The Community Development Director is responsible for the operations, strategic direction, and personnel of the Community Development Department. The department is comprised of the County’s land use planning, building permitting, code compliance, solid waste management, and water quality programs. The Director oversees policy initiatives and program development of assigned programs while ensuring program outcomes, advancement of Board of Commissioners priorities, and accountability to the public. This position is responsible for decisions that significantly impact individual property owners, environmental quality, and community livability. Additionally, the Director will oversee the activities of both the County’s Planning Official and Building Official, to ensure compliance with state standards, rules, and regulations. This position collaborates and works closely with other County Directors in assuring delivery of integrated services. The Community Development Director is an at-will position and serves at the pleasure of the County Administrator and reports directly to the Assistant County Administrator.

Community Development builds on a history of innovative programs and initiatives, and this position is critical in continuing that effort by leading key initiatives such as: Shifting from a solid waste management approach to one that focuses and prioritizes full life cycle materials management; Evolving the code compliance program into a pro-active, community-based, problem-solving program; and Re-evaluating and improving critical community development business and program functions to meet the needs of the community more efficiently and effectively.

The first review of applications will be on January 31, 2025.

Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.