Job Information
Job Category
Environmental, Urban Design
Company Name
City of Escondido
Position Level
Other
Job Description
About 18 miles from the Pacific Ocean, the City of Escondido (pop.153,000) lies 30 miles northeast of San Diego and roughly 100 miles south of Los Angeles. Escondido seeks a Director of Development Services to lead a department supported by a FY 2025-26 operating budget of $9.7 million and 78 F/T positions. The department includes planning, building, code compliance, engineering, and housing. Escondido seeks a dynamic and strategic leader for this pivotal executive role. Overseeing a multidisciplinary team, this position presents a rare opportunity to guide the development of private projects and public infrastructure within a fully integrated environment. The ideal candidate is collaborative, people-centered, and solutions-oriented, with deep expertise in one core discipline and a strong working knowledge of the others. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an individual who brings a strong public service ethic to complex policy and development challenges. Competitive candidates will offer a Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration of community development, planning, engineering, or public administration and management, including three (3) years of management and administrative responsibility. A Master’s degree is desirable. The salary range is $162,132 - $241,296 DOQE, with competitive benefits. Closes: Sunday, August 3, 2025. Tina White ● 619.948.1786 www.tbcrecruiting.comUS Citizenship Required?
Yes
Will security clearance be required?
No
Salary Range
$162,132 - $241,296 DOQE
Job Start Date
08/03/2025
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
10%
Primary Language Required
English
Job Location
Location Address
201 North Broadway
Escondido, California
92025
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Teri Black and Company
Website
https://www.tbcrecruiting.com/