Director of Development Services

Director of Development Services

City of Chula Vista, CA

Chula Vista, meaning “beautiful view”, is located at the center of one of the richest cultural, economic and environmentally diverse zones in the United States. It is the second largest City in San Diego County with a population of over 280,000 and boasts more than 50 square miles of coastal landscape, canyons, rolling hills, mountains, quality parks, and miles of trails. The City is a leader in conservation and renewable energy, has outstanding public schools, and has been named one of the top safest cities in the country.

The Development Services Department is an active, fast-paced department. The Director is responsible for leading and overseeing a dynamic and collaborative team of 86 professionals in 11 different sections. A key member of the Executive Team and a public-facing representative of the City, the Director must be an experienced and politically astute planning professional, an effective communicator and a successful project manager.  The ideal candidate will be of high moral character, a pragmatic yet enthusiastic problem-solver, and an innovative and engaging supervisor.

The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of increasingly responsible experience in planning, engineering, landscape architecture, redevelopment, real estate development, development finance, or development project management, including four years of administrative and management responsibilities, and a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, architecture, engineering, public administration, business administration, economics, sociology or a related field.  A Master’s degree is highly desirable.

The annual salary range for the Director of Development Services is $210,171.78 - $255,465.34 based on the experience and qualifications of the applicant, plus a competitive and generous benefit package.

Filing deadline is July 18, 2025.  To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please visit our website at:

Peckham & McKenney

www.peckhamandmckenney.com

Resumes are acknowledged within two business days.  Call Tara Schultz (626) 644-1398 for more information. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com