Deputy Community Development Director
City of Newport Beach Newport Beach, California, United States
- Location: Newport Beach, California, United States
- Categories: Administration and Management, Community and Economic Development, Other
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Mar 21, 2026
Job Description:
Deputy Community Development Director
Description
DefinitionThe City of Newport Beach seeks a motivated individual to join our team!
This is a key position in the Community Development Department management team overseeing all aspects of the operations and activities of the Planning Division, including: implementation and updates to the City’s General Plan, Zoning Code, and Local Coastal Program; long-range strategic planning; current development review; and community engagement, and staff development.
Selection Components
- Application Evaluation: This recruitment will remain open until Friday , April 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Candidates are required to submit a resume in order for the application package to be considered complete. Those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their online application will be invited to a interview.
- Interview: Tentatively scheduled on Wednesday , May 6, 2026. Passing candidates will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies.
Retirement:
The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% (or half the normal cost) of pay toward the retirement benefit.
Schedule:
This position may work a 9/80 or 5/40 work schedule.
Essential Duties
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of specific duties.
Qualifications
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of specific qualifications.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible professional management experience, including two years of supervisory experience, in community development or urban planning.
Education: Equivalent to completion of a Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, or a related field . A Master's degree in a related field is desirable.
Certificate: Possession of AICP certification desirable.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
Closing Date/Time: 4/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific