Salary : $115,014.57 - $160,911.25 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-74271-01
Department: TLMA Administration
Division: CCS Riverside Administration
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

The TLMA Regional Officer Manager reports to a Deputy Director of TLMA or TLMA Administrative Services Manager and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of a regional office with multiple development review and public works project development functions and programs that include land use, building and safety, planning, and transportation.

The Department desires a seasoned professional with experience maintaining a strong work relationship with the various other disciplines involved in various TLMA process, and the ability to work cooperatively to move projects through to completion. The selected candidate will have experience working with the County of Riverside Land Management System, and have land use experience such as intake and processing of permits, compliance with planning and have knowledge of zoning requirements.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the multi-functional operation of a TLMA regional office partnering closely with TLMA divisions and departments, as well as other County departments involved in the development process.
• Serve as an Agency liaison to the community at large, private industry, and other government agencies in the appropriate program areas.
• Provide management oversight to professional, paraprofessional, technical, and clerical staff engaged in: the issuance of permits (transportation/encroachment, planning, building), fee collection, field inspections (building, road construction, road conditions), code enforcement, plan review and approval (building, grading, landscape, street improvement) and other TLMA-related activities.
• Work directly with and serves as a contact point for the Board of Supervisors and/or TLMA Agency Program Administrators (Ombudsman) to resolve issues identified by the Board; provide leadership for Agency personnel in the assigned regional office.
• Identify and implement actions that accomplish the mission, improve the process, and enhance customer satisfaction/service provision.
• Provide strong communication and coordination with all appropriate Agency and County department managers; evaluate development plans; provide information to the public.
• Compose or supervises the composition of conditions of approval.
• Coordinate and assign work for review and execution to subordinate staff based on evaluation of work load, specific technical qualifications, and availability of personnel; review the work of staff and ensure uniformity to Agency standards; advise and instruct staff on the interpretation of Agency directives, policies, and procedures; develop and implement training and other programs to ensure staff are executing work aligned with Agency requirements.
• Participate in the selection of new employees; evaluate the work performance of staff and prepare performance evaluations.
• Perform field inspections of unusual or sensitive cases; investigate and resolve difficult operational problems.
• Participate in the preparation and review of County regulatory ordinances in the appropriate area of specialization; provide information to the public.
• Represent the Agency at a variety of public meetings and hearings (including the Board of Supervisors), seminars, conferences and workshops; conduct and/or oversee special studies.
• Participate in the Agency budget process; prepare necessary reports and correspondence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from a recognized college with a bachelor's degree preferably in Civil Engineering, Planning, Public/Business Administration or a related field. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
Experience: Three years of experience functioning in a managerial, supervisory, lead or administrative capacity within a public works or land management department or organization, of which two years must have included responsibility for providing management or technical supervision of staff engaged in activities in one of the following areas: building and safety, land use planning/development, code enforcement, or transportation. (A master's degree in Business/Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Planning, or a related field may be substituted for one year of the non-specialized experience.)
Knowledge of: Core elements of supervision; personnel management; managerial team building; office practices including computer functions/applications; principles and methods of evaluating programs and operations; federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures relating to transportation and land management functions; applicable governmental processes; core elements relating to building and safety, land use planning/development and transportation; applicable regional needs relating to transportation and land management; the geographical area which the regional office serves.
Ability to: Plan, organize and supervise the work of professional, technical and clerical support staff of a multi-functional regional office; provide independent leadership and high customer satisfaction; creatively formulate solutions within established policies; communicate effectively within a large agency and with a wide range of outside parties; analyze and resolve problems, consolidate independent functioning departments into one efficient and effective regional office; maintain effective working relationships with staff; prepare timely, concise and clear reports; deal tactfully and persuasively with others in controversial situations; speak effectively; explain policies and procedures on a variety of issues relating to the operations of a regional office.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For questions regarding this recruitment:
Please contact Angela Tavaglione at or (951) 966-3590. Please allow 1-2 business days for response.
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
BENEFIT PROGRAM: MCU
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023, the employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement f