City of Lakewood
The City of Lakewood is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Community Development to create an eligibility list for a future vacancy that is anticipated in December of 2026. Under general direction, the Assistant Director of Community Development assists in supervising and directing the daily activities of the Community Development Department; performs complex, technical planning work and prepares advanced planning studies and reports; performs related duties as required.
Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree form an accredited four-year college or university with a major in urban or regional planning, public administration, urban development, architecture or a closely related field and five years of management-level professional experience in city, county or regional planning work, building inspection and/or economic development including two years in a supervisory capacity.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Annual Salary Range: $140,220 – $170,436 ($11,685 – $14,203 per month)
- Retirement Formula: The city participates in the CalPERS retirement system 2% at 55 for “classic” CalPERS members and 2% at 62 for “new” CalPERS members 2. The city does not participate in Social Security
- Generous Leave Programs: 13 paid holidays; sick leave; and two weeks annual vacation (three weeks after three years, four weeks after 15 years)
- Health Insurance: Cafeteria benefit plan includes medical and dental options (City participates in the CalPERS medical insurance plans). Employee cafeteria allowance for single employee only coverage is $1,359.02 per month; for employee +1 eligible dependent coverage is $1,640.00; and for employee + 2 or more eligible dependents coverage is $1,900.00. City paid life insurance, long-term disability and vision insurance for the employee.
- Other Benefits: Longevity pay beginning at the completion of 9 years of qualified service; career medical retiree benefit programs
Apply by Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. For a detailed description of the position and to apply please visit: https://www.lakewoodca.gov/Government/Jobs