Development Review Coordinator

Development Review Coordinator City of Murrieta - 4.2 Murrieta, CA Job Details Full-time $45.97 - $55.88 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Project team coordination Project reporting Record keeping Customer communication Urban Planning Civil engineering Workflow management (operations management method) California Environmental Quality Act Writing skills Bachelor's degree in urban planning Regulatory compliance Bachelor's degree in construction management Urban planning Process improvement Collaborating with government agencies Fire codes and regulations Master's degree Public Administration Policy & process development Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in public administration Bachelor's degree in civil engineering Business Administration AICP Certification 1 year Commercial building projects Senior level Local building codes Cross-functional collaboration Business Full Job Description JOB Connected by Amazing EmployeesPOSITIONThe City of Murrieta is seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and solutions-oriented professional to serve as its next Development Review Coordinator within the Development Services Department. This newly created professional-level position serves as the central point of coordination for complex residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use development projects, facilitating the City's multidisciplinary development review process while serving as a trusted liaison between developers, consultants, regulatory agencies, and City departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management and customer service skills, thrive in a fast-paced municipal environment, and demonstrate the ability to facilitate collaboration, resolve procedural challenges, and support efficient, transparent, and high-quality development that aligns with the City's policies, development objectives, and commitment to exceptional public service.

DESCRIPTIONUnder general direction, serves as the primary point of contact for assigned development projects; manages and coordinates the interdepartmental review process from project submittal through final approval; facilitates communication between applicants, City departments, and external agencies; tracks project progress and ensures adherence to internal timelines; coordinates City processes with applicant project timelines, preserves and respects the technical authority of reviewing departments while advancing projects in accordance with City policies, codes, and development objectives; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED, EXERCISED, AND COORDINATION

AUTHORITYReceives direction from the Building Official. May provide technical and functional direction to lower-level administrative or technical staff on a project basis. This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility for professional staff; however, the incumbent is authorized to coordinate and expedite assigned development projects across departments and is expected to work directly with staff to ensure timely review and processing.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICSThe Development Review Coordinator is a professional-level classification within the Development Services Department responsible for end-to-end project coordination rather than technical plan review authority. This classification differs from Planner, Engineer, or Building Official classifications in that it does not exercise final technical approval over specialized disciplines but instead ensures coordinated, timely, and policy-consistent review across functional areas. This position requires strong project management, working knowledge of state and county land development regulatory processes and high-level customer service skills to serve internal and external customers in a municipal development environment.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONSManagement reserves the right to add, modify, or remove job duties as necessary and will make reasonable accommodations consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to enable qualified individuals to perform the position's essential functions. The omission of a specific duty does not preclude it from being assigned if it is similar, related, or logically aligned with the role's overall responsibilitiesServes as the City's primary liaison for assigned development projects, including residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developmentsCoordinates the intake, routing, tracking, and monitoring of development applications, including entitlements, plan check, grading, building, and related permits within the City's various permitting workflowsFacilitates interdepartmental review among Planning, Engineering, Building & Safety, Fire, Public Works, and other affected departments and agenciesSchedules and conducts project review meetings, including pre-application conferences, plan check review meetings, and project status meetingsMonitors project timelines to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, City service level goals, and development agreementsConsolidates and communicates consolidated review comments to applicants in a clear, organized, and actionable formatIdentifies procedural barriers or conflicts between departmental requirements and works collaboratively to resolve issues, escalating as appropriate while preserving each department's technical authorityInterprets and explains City codes, policies, development standards, and procedures to applicants, developers, consultants, and the publicTracks conditions of approval and coordinates verification of compliance prior to permit issuance or project finalizationMaintains accurate project records within City permit tracking systems and electronic document management systemsPrepares reports, correspondence, staff memoranda, and presentations related to project status and process improvementsAssists in the development and refinement of development review procedures, workflow improvements, and customer service enhancementsMaintains a working knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements affecting assigned projects, including CEQA, the Subdivision Map Act, and building and fire codes.

Collaborate with appropriate City departments and regulatory agencies to interpret requirements, communicate key issues to applicants, and facilitate timely resolutionMay assist with development agreements, fee tracking, and monitoring of public improvement requirementsTrack and document time spent on assigned projects in accordance with established reporting proceduresCompile, organize, and maintain supporting documentation for billable servicesExercises independent judgment in coordinating and advancing assigned development projects between departmentsPrioritizes project workflows and facilitates resolution of interdepartmental issuesMakes recommendations that impact project timelines and processing outcomesPerforms other duties as assigned

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES EDUCATION AND

EXPERIENCEAny combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications includes: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field; andThree (3) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, engineering coordination, building services, development project management, or related public sector development review experienceA Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of required experienceHIGHLY DESIRABLEThe above-noted experience in a municipal government or closely related environment is highly desirable

LICENSES AND

CERTIFICATIONSCertification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or related credential is desirable but not required.

Ability to travel to meetings, trainings, site visits, and special events throughout the City may be required. Employee must have access to reliable transportation as needed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Disaster Service WorkersIn accordance with government code 3100, "Disaster Service Workers" (DSW) during emergencies. This law stipulates that public employees can be assigned to emergency activities to support the public's health, safety, and property during natural, man-made, or war-caused disasters.

Tier 1 - Basic Pre-Employment RequirementsFinal candidates must successfully complete a basic pre-employment screening process, which includes a Department of Justice Live Scan (DOJ/LS) background check and a non-safety pre-employment physical examination to ensure the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION APPLICATION PROCEDURE A

City application form and resume must be submitted online. Applicants can apply online at www.

MurrietaCA.gov.

SELECTION PROCESS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application materials that they meet the employment standards outlined above. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. The examination process may include a combination of appraisal interviews, performance tests, and writing exercises designed to evaluate the candidates' skills, training, and experience. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list. The City reserves the right to merge eligibility lists as needed. Final selection is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment requirements.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITYThe City of Murrieta is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment practices such as recruitment, selection, and promotions are administered in a manner designed to ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), marital or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, disability, or any other basis that is inconsistent with federal, state or local laws.

THE COMMUNITYLocated just north of San Diego County, the city of Murrieta is home to approximately 116,000 people. Central to all of Southern California, residents of Murrieta live in one of the safest cities in the U.S. With top-ranked schools, 52 parks, and 1,300 acres of trails, it is consistently ranked the top place to live in Southwest Riverside County. Murrieta has a dynamic business environment, an educated population, and a high median income. All of these attributes support the exceptional quality of life residents enjoy and the engaged and connected community that sets Murrieta apart from the rest.

FLSA Status:

ExemptEmployment:

At-WillOrganization:

MPCAdopted:

5/11/26