Director of Community Development - City of Camarillo, California
The City of Camarillo (population approximately 70,000), surrounded by scenic mountains and highly productive agricultural land, is one of California’s safest and most desirable communities to live and work. Residents and visitors enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year, average temperatures in the low 70s, and cool ocean breezes from the Pacific Ocean just 9-miles away. The City is comprised a highly educated workforce, a growing base of industry and business, strong relationships with local business, and connectivity to regional transportation networks. The City is a preferred location for high-tech, life sciences, retail and specialty businesses, and higher education and home to well-known institutions and employers including California State University – Channel Islands, the Camarillo Premium Outlets and the Camarillo Airport. In addition, the downtown district -known as “Old Town”- features a vibrant mixture of shops, restaurants, and locally-owned businesses. Major attractions include the historic Camarillo Ranch House, Camarillo Art Center, a 55-acre sports park, and signature community events such as Concerts in the Park, Farmers’ Market, annual Christmas Parade and the Camarillo Air Show.
The City of Camarillo is seeking a Director of Community Development who will serve in a prominent external, public-facing role engaging the entire community, encouraging sound planning, promoting economic development, fostering community connections and guiding development/land use matters. The ideal candidate will also have a proven track record for leading through change and foster a high-performance, inclusive culture. Typical background and experience includes a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in urban or regional planning, public administration, business administration, or related field; and 10 years of experience in urban planning, community development, or related experience including 3 years of management and administrative responsibility.
The City offers a competitive salary of $178,235 - $267,380 based on experience and qualifications, plus a competitive benefit health and retirement package.
Filing deadline: December 26, 2025
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.
