Job Opportunity

Development Review Division Manager
Santa Barbara County

Date Posted:

February 11, 2016

Salary:

$88,000-$130,800 annually, DOQ

Description:

With its spectacular natural setting and historic commitment to planning, Santa Barbara County has evolved into one of the most desirable places in the world. The County boasts strong economic bases in both technology and agriculture, including an expanding vineyard industry. With more than 122 miles of scenic coastline, beautiful valleys, and rugged peaks cresting to 6,800 feet, Santa Barbara County spans a spectacular 2,774 square miles. The County offers a paradise-like setting for tourists, vacationers, and more than 429,000 residents. With the County’s rich ethnic, historic and cultural diversity, residents and tourists alike enjoy museums, galleries, theater, opera, and notable events such as the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Old Spanish Days and the world-renowned orchid show.

Qualifications:

The Development Review Division Manager works as part of a management team with four other division managers and reports to the Assistant Director of Planning and Development. This position leads a staff of 14, working in the Santa Barbara and Santa Maria offices. The position is based in Santa Barbara and travels to Santa Maria regularly. This position will work with industry officials, elected officials, community members, various commissions, boards, special interest groups, associations, multiple community plans, and many responsible and interested Federal, State and local agency representatives. The ideal candidate will successfully execute a vision to build a division culture that is trusted by the community, strategically manage the unique planning conditions in Santa Barbara’s diverse communities, and make planning decisions that are fair, educated and well informed. The selected candidate will have at least two years of broad and extensive California planning experience as a supervisor or equivalent in a local agency with a strong understanding of CEQA. The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met by having a Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, or related field; a Master’s degree is desirable.

How to Apply:

To be considered, please submit (email preferred) a letter of interest, resume, salary history and contact information including email addresses for five work-related references to Bill Avery by March 4, 2016. A formal job announcement is available at http://www.averyassoc.net.

Filing Deadline:

March 4, 2016

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