City of Arcadia
City of Arcadia, California
The City of Arcadia is excited to announce an opportunity to join our team of collaborative leaders that have a passion for service to our community. Here in Arcadia, we believe that innovation, compassion, and kindness create a more effective way of serving our community. We believe that our value lies in what we give and that our employees are our greatest asset. If this speaks to your values, we encourage you to apply.
The City will be filling one (1) vacancy at either the Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director level or Development Services Director level. The successful candidate will be placed into the level that is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 16, 2025
ABOUT ARCADIA
Nestled along the rolling foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest, Arcadia is a charming, family-oriented community with a population of just over 57,000. Located only 13 miles east from downtown Los Angeles, regional transportation networks like the Metro Gold Line connect Arcadia as a premier residential, shopping, and entertainment destination in the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is known for its top-rated schools, iconic landmarks, and serene neighborhoods. Arcadia is an award-winning community having been twice named as the Best City in California in which to Raise Kids and has been recognized as a business-friendly City in Los Angeles County.
With many exciting new developments underway including the downtown revitalization around the Metro A Line Station, new hotels, affordable housing projects, and a thriving regional shopping mall, joined with the conveniences and amenities of a full-service, mid-size city, Arcadia’s “Community of Homes” provides a quality of life that will go Above & Beyond your expectations.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
The Development Services Director position has overall management responsibility for the Development Services Department, including engineering, planning, economic development, building, business license, code, transportation, and housing. To learn more about this position, the responsibilities it entails, any necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the minimum qualifications, please visit the application page.
- Salary: $16,114 – $20,125 per month
The Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director position has the same overall management responsibility as the Development Services Director for the Development Services Department. In addition to those responsibilities, the position also serves as the Assistant City Manager, which provides strategic advice to the City Manager, serves as Acting City Manager in their absence, communicates effectively with City Council and stakeholders, and manages sensitive or cross-disciplinary projects. To learn more about this position, the responsibilities it entails, any necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the minimum qualifications, please visit the application page.
- Salary: $19,968 – $24,937 per month
To apply for this job please visit www.governmentjobs.com.
