Land Use Development Administrator (Development Services Administrator)
Land Use Development Administrator (Development Services Administrator)
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12-08-2025
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$ 105684 - 146390
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
12-08-2025
Job Description
CAREER DESCRIPTION
- LAND USE DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR(DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR)SALARY INFORMATIONSalary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.OPEN TO THE PUBLICThis recruitment is open to the public and will establish an open eligible list. This list will be used to fill current and future Development Services Administrator vacancies. This eligible list may be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.DEADLINE TOAPPLYThis recruitment will close on Sunday August 31 2025 at 11:59 PM (PT). Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
OC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
OC Development Services a Service Area within OC Public Works oversees the planning and development entitlement requirements for private and public projects within the Countys unincorporated areas. This includes permit processing inspection services and management of zoning building and code regulations all to ensure safe and responsible property development and community standards.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
The OC Development Services Planning Division is responsible for four types of planning activities including Current Advance Subdivision and Environmental planning. OC Development Services is seeking a Land Use Development Administrator (Development Services Administrator) to perform highly specialized interdisciplinary work to maintain and contribute to the County of Orange General Plan Orange County Zoning Code and Specific Plans Planned Communities process discretionary permits subdivision maps and planning-related plan check reviews environmental document reviews manage planning contracts and supervise and lead a planning team including consultants.
Incumbents in this position will be a source of leadership for the department and are primarily responsible for Advance Planning and Environmental Planning as well as general planning support for other County departments. This position works directly with community partners applicants board-appointed advisory committees and serves as the main point of contact between stakeholders county staff and other agencies. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to conducting environmental review of both private and public development projects in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); maintaining policy/regulatory documents such as the County of Orange General Plan County of Orange Zoning Code and Specific Plans for the unincorporated areas of the County; providing demographic support and legislative analysis.
Additionally a Development Services Administrator supports the Land Development Division and assists with facilitating expedited entitlement and permitting processing for RMV. This includes overseeing plan checking and permitting for master developer and homebuilder infrastructure and for residential and non-residential projects. On the Countys behalf the position serves as the main point of contact on specifically assigned projects and facilitates the review and approval of engineering and architectural plans and permits.
This position represents an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of development and ensure that Orange County remains a safe healthy and fulfilling place to live work and play today and for generations to come.
Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:- Review and analyze County of Orange land use projects
- Provide leadership and management primarily for Advance Planning and Environmental Planning and general planning support to other County departments/divisions
- Work directly with community partners applicants (including private land developers contractors/architects engineers and homeowners) and Board appointed Advisory Committees
- Conduct environmental review of both private and public development projects in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and maintain policy/regulatory documents such as the County of Orange General Plan County of Orange Zoning Code and Specific Plans for the unincorporated areas of the County
- Serve as the main point of contact on specifically assigned projects and facilitate the review and approval of engineering and architectural plans and permits plan checking and permitting for master developer and homebuilder infrastructure residential and non-residential projects
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will possess at least four (4) years of planning experience in research land use administration entitlement and permit processing preparation of staff reports making presentations to decision makers and in the development of social physical environmental or economic plans. One (1) year of lead/supervisory experience is preferred. Excellent writing skills are required to be successful in this role as this position is responsible for report preparation writing and communicating with a wide range of audiences. A valid American Institute of Certified Planners Certification is highly desirable but not required.
In addition the ideal candidate will also demonstrate competencies in the following areas:
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE- Current knowledge of federal state and local legislation policies regulations and issues that pertain to land use planning and development review such as zoning and subdivisions (Subdivision Map Act) CEQA County of Orange codified ordinances California housing law demographic trends and state housing reporting requirements
- Ability to conduct complex research and analysis for community/land use development including knowledge of complex principles methods standards and techniques; understanding the phasing and sequencing of the development processes including those related to discretionary and ministerial permitting and construction
- Project management including the ability to effectively apply industry standards and practices in the areas of project planning coordination budget management report and agreement writing scheduling and monitoring to achieve measurable results
- Participate in field activities and investigations; review reports and correspondence prepared by staff members; develop establish and implement processes and procedures manage contracts and invoicing processes
- Proficiency in the use of technology including Microsoft Office Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or Blue Beam; prepare materials for hearings meetings and presentations
LEADERSHIP- Use creativity and innovation in achieving business objectives by planning and developing County of Orange projects to be safe efficient and effective
- Build effective working relationships inside and outside the organization in working with local agencies and regional planning bodies
- Exhibit courage to act by tackling difficult challenges relating to land use issues that may impact the County of Orange
- Experience in supervising staff who may or may not be direct reports including outside contractors
- Assist in ensuring achievement of department objectives
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION COLLABORATION- Promote open candid information sharing across organizational boundaries in working with cities and other jurisdictions on land use and other planning issues
- Ability to communicate timely and effectively using both technical and non-technical language with elected and appointed officials appointed commission and board members developers stakeholders contractors engineers trade professionals and the public both verbally and in writing
- Possess strong presentation and public speaking skills; present data ideas and complex materials clearly logically concisely and persuasively both orally and in writing with executive staff and approval authorities such as Zoning Administrator and Planning Commission or to persuade and inform audiences with competing interests
- Review documents for accuracy and quality of work and convey feedback and direction in an effective manner
PROBLEM SOLVING ANALYTICAL SKILLS- Gather analyze and apply information skillfully to respond in creative ways to planning and land use challenges
- Conduct conflict resolution in a positive and constructive manner
- Work independently and maintain flexibility among changing assignments and priorities
- Anticipate and minimize unexpected issues and situations by promptly resolving and addressing the issues with evidence-based decision-making strategies
- Effectively and efficiently produce results consistent with program objectives
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Clickhere to view the complete classification description for Development Services Administrator.
NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of theNational Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
License Required
Possession of a valid California Driver License Class C or higher.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening candidates who meet the minimum and desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicants rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicants qualifications for the job.
Based on the Departments needs the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List
Once all assessments have been completed HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with and . If your email address should change please update your profile at.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment please contact Cherry Ward at or .EEO INFORMATION
- Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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Employment Type
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