The Community Development Director is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Community Development Department, which encompasses a staff size of 7.55 FTE including Planning and Building. As a key member of the City's executive leadership team, the Community Development Director will translate community vision into actionable municipal strategy to help shape the City and implement policy to ensure that the City’s mission and core values are incorporated into related operational activities and services.. Work involves significant community engagement and public involvement with elected officials, residents, neighborhood groups, businesses, developers, and other governmental entities.

This is a full-time, exempt, benefit eligible position. The City provides benefit eligible employees the following: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability (LTD), employee assistance program (EAP),HRA/HSA/FSA, enrollment in Washington State's DRS PERS plan, 401(a) retirement plan (social security replacement plan) with matching employer contribution, and an optional 457 deferred compensation plan (DCP).

In addition to vacation, sick leave, and holiday time off benefits, this position is eligible to receive an additional 48 hours administrative hours (pro-rated based on hire date). New hires who have worked for another public entity prior to their employment with the City, will have their prior public employment tenure count at 50% towards the City’s vacation accruals.

This position offers a hybrid schedule (2 days remote per week) upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Note: Proposed 2027 salary step schedule: $152,082.48 - $202,776.60 annually.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, urban planning, or related field AND at least seven years of progressively responsible senior management level experience in municipal planning, building, community development, or economic development, including at least three years of direct supervisory experience OR equivalent education/experience.

Valid Washington State driver’s license by date of hire and ability to maintain insurability with the City.

Preferred:

Master’s Degree in a related field.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
Working knowledge of Accela permitting software.

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