Planning and Community Development Director

Peckham & McKenney Inc.; Fillmore (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fillmore, California, invites applications for the Planning and Community Development Director. The role leads planning, development, building and safety efforts, collaborating with departments and the public to revitalize the community and implement innovative changes.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in urban/regional planning or related field, 7 years of progressive admin experience with 4 in management, and desirable AICP certification; bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban/regional planning or related field.
• 7 years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in planning, community development, building and safety or related field including 4 years in management/supervision.
• AICP certification desirable; bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for planning, development, and building/safety programs.
• Guide and coordinate strategic initiatives with departments, stakeholders, and the public to revitalize the community.

Skills

Leadership

Public administration

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning

Job description

Planning and Community Development Director - City of Fillmore, California

Fillmore, California (population approx. 16,600) is truly a special community to live and work. The City is a charming, quaint small town with a historic downtown , new and a variety of housing options in original neighborhoods and newer developments, walkable access to schools, and a fantastic family-oriented environment. With extraordinary opportunities for growth, a focus on blending responsible Planning with sensible Economic Development, and projects aimed to sustain the community in the future, City is experiencing and embracing new housing and business. The City team is also proud for having created a work environment that encourages continuous learning for employees, pushes boundaries to achieve success, welcomes challenges as opportunities, and prioritizes long-term gains for maintaining and strengthening the City's vitality.

The City is seeking Planning and Community Development Director with a passion to serve the public and work in a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader and manager who is solution oriented, focused on customer service, motivated to revitalize planning and development through implementing changes and innovation, humble and engaging, takes the work seriously but isn't too serious, and aware and knowledgeable of State and regional regulations and requirements for guiding the City.

This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban or regional planning, architecture, public administration or a related field; 7 years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in planning, community development, building and safety or a related field that includes 4 years of management and/or supervisory experience. AICP certification, experience in both the public and private sector, and bilingual ability are desirable. The City offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, with a salary range of $160,242.64 to $214,740.47, depending on qualifications and experience.

Filing deadline: September 25, 2026
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.