Development Services Director

Development Services Director

County of Mariposa, CA

The County of Mariposa, located in the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills near Yosemite National Park, seeks a visionary Development Services Director to lead its newly consolidated Development Services Department. With a population of 17,100 and a rich history dating to California’s statehood in 1850, Mariposa offers a charming, rural lifestyle marked by a vibrant music and arts scene and community events such as the annual Butterfly Days festival. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative leader to help shape the County’s future.

Reporting to the County Administrative Officer, the Director of Development Services will oversee the consolidation of the planning and building teams into a single cohesive department and streamlining the County’s development service processes. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who aligns development goals with sustainable growth.  The successful candidate knows how to deploy and use technology including GIS, AI and permit tracking to enhance departmental efficiency.  Leading a staff of 18, the director will be adept at fostering collaboration and professional growth.

Other key responsibilities include proactively engaging with residents and other key stakeholders in the community. The role demands integrity, transparency, and resilience to drive organizational change and work with a close-knit rural outdoor oriented community.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field and five years of supervisory and project management experience in planning, building, or development from public or private sectors. Preferred certifications include AICP or Building Official credentials.

The County offers a competitive salary of $161,785.95, plus benefits including CalPERS retirement (2% at 55 (Classic) or 62 (PEPRA), $500 monthly toward medical insurance, a $1,225 flexible benefit allowance, and unlimited vacation/sick leave. Mariposa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply by May 31, 2025, at www.peckhamandmckenney.com. Contact Carl Cahill at (650) 504-3515 or [email protected] if you have any questions regarding this position or recruitment process.  Resumes will be acknowledged within two business days.  This is a great career opportunity to lead the County of Mariposa’s path of continuous improvement in a breathtaking setting!

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