Land Development Specialist — Lead Field & Permits (Hybrid)

County of Ventura, CA; Ventura (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Incentive

Bilingual Incentive

Vacation Accrual

Flexible Workweek/Telework Schedule

Annual Leave Redemption

Sick Leave

Deferred Compensation 401(k) match

Health Plans credit

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pension Plan

Holidays

Additional Benefits

Job summary

County of Ventura is seeking a Land Development Specialist to inspect and review complex land development projects within the Public Works agency. The role supervises inspectors/technicians, performs specialty inspections, and functions as a field office engineer.

You will oversee grading and floodplain permit processes, evaluate geotechnical reports, and ensure environmental and building code compliance while coordinating with multiple agencies and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of land development planning, construction inspection, floodplain management, construction trades, materials testing, field surveying or related Public Works experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license.
• Ability to walk on rough surfaces, climb ladders, and perform in hazardous conditions; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee land development permit applications, review for completeness, and assess environmental triggers and grading permit requirements.
• Interpret and evaluate grading plans for code compliance and provide comments to applicants.
• Perform and supervise grading and floodplain construction inspections and related documentation.
• Lead staff or project teams, assign work, provide training, and evaluate outcomes.
• Review CEQA compliance, prepare conditions of approval, and participate in meetings with other agencies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Supervision experience

Project management

Field inspections

Education

Engineering or related field degree

Substitution: degree for experience allowed

Tools

GIS software

AutoCAD/Bluebeam

Job description

County of Ventura is seeking a Land Development Specialist to inspect and review complex land development projects within the Public Works agency. The role supervises inspectors/technicians, performs specialty inspections, and functions as a field office engineer.

You will oversee grading and floodplain permit processes, evaluate geotechnical reports, and ensure environmental and building code compliance while coordinating with multiple agencies and stakeholders.