Yorba Linda, known as the \u201cland of Gracious Living,\u201d is a community of about 68,000 residents across 20 square miles, located in northeastern Orange County. One of Southern California\u2019s most desirable and affluent communities is also financially stable with General Fund reserves that exceed 50% of the General Fund operating budget.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This newly created position in the City Manager\u2019s Office offers a unique opportunity to bridge economic strategy with planning and development. The City seeks an innovative and business-minded professional to play a central role in advancing high-profile projects and long-range initiatives that will influence Yorba Linda\u2019s economic future. The ideal candidate will bring an understanding of how to position the City for continued economic vitality coupled with a practical understanding of land use and development.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Competitive candidates will offer seven years of increasingly responsible management experience in economic development, planning, or a real estate-related field, including supervisory experience. A bachelor\u2019s degree in business, public administration, real estate development, urban planning, or related discipline is required.<\/p>\n