Community Development Director
Community Development Director
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31-07-2025
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$ 142700 - 204968
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
31-07-2025
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Job Summary
- Benton County Oregon is seeking a strategic problem-solver who has a passion for public service expertise in community development and an aptitude for building relationships to join us as the Community Development Director!The Community Development Director is responsible for the operations strategic direction and personnel of the Community Development Department. The department is comprised of the Countys 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 Countys 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.
JOB SUMMARY
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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.
BENEFITS
Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!- 11 Paid Holidays 64 Personal Leave Hours 2 Floating Holidays 8 hours of vacation accrual every month sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
- Medical Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
- In addition the County contributes up to $1400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account!
- Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that arent traditionally paid by insurance i.e. Ibuprofen Tylenol and other preventative type medications.
- You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
- Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
- After 6 months of employment:
- The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
- The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
- Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
- Onsite and virtual seminars wellness challenges and fun activities.
- Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
- Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
- Annual salary range of:
- $142700.06 - $204968.61
- Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent withOregons pay equity law.
The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following minimum qualifications are requiredfor this position:- Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) in land use planning geography public administration or a closely related field.; AND
- 7 years of experience in management land use planning and/or building code regulation including 5 years of experience supervising professional level (exempt) staff. (Supervisory experience includes the authority to hire terminate assign reward and discipline other employees.)
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
Special Requirements- A cover letter is required to be submitted with your application. It should be no more than two pages in length and describe your experience related to the minimum qualifications listed above as well as experience establishing and maintaining positive professional collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external partners stakeholders and community members.
Ideal Candidate
Benton Countys next Community Development Director will be an adaptable strategic service-oriented unconditional team player and an open communicator. The ideal candidate must be collaborative inclusive consistent fair and thoughtful but decisive in decision-making and problem resolution as well as committed to stewardship of County resources.
In addition the ideal candidate will possess experience in many of the following areas:- Certification from American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
- Strategic planning program development and administration
- Municipal budget preparation and administration
- Economic development and small business development and retention
- Real estate finance and development
- Oregon Building Codes and Construction
- Pertinent Federal State and Local laws codes and regulations
- Significant knowledge of Oregons land use planning system.
- Skill in public speaking.
Benton County Board of Commissioners
Questions regarding this position can be directed to
Rick Crager Assistant County Administrator
Telephone:
Working & Living in Benton County
Established in 1847 nearly 12 years before Oregon became a state in 1859.Benton County (pop. 93053; 679 sq. mi.) is in the middle of the Willamette Valley with Corvallis (pop. 61027) as the county seat. The County is the states fourth smallest in terms of area and medium-sized with respect to population. Corvallis is home to Oregon State University (OSU) the citys largest employer. Most of the rest of the county is farm and forest land reflecting a much treasured rural heritage.
The quality of life here is very high a perfect blend of rural urban and small town living with unlimited access to Oregons coveted outdoor lifestyle. Corvallis is dynamic safe and friendly a thriving college town with many cultural offerings. Portlands world-class urban amenities major sports venues and Portland International Airport are 90 minutes to the north and Eugene and its airport are less than an hour south.
The area offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities year-round with easy access to the mountains ocean rivers streams and wilderness. The Oregon Coast is an hour away. Corvallis is a gold-level Bike Friendly Community with bike lanes on 98 percent of the collector and arterial roadways and eighteen miles of multi-use paths. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ranks Benton County as one of the top three healthiest counties in Oregon.Working at Benton CountyLiving in Benton County
How to Apply- To apply for this position click on the Apply button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
- Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date or the first review date will be considered.
- Answer all supplemental questions and attach a cover letter.
After you Apply- You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your Neo Gov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the My Applications section.
- Be sure to check both your email and Neo Gov account for updates regarding this recruitment.
- Tentative Interview Schedule:
- First interviews will be September 11 2025.
- Second Interviews will be in person September 29 2025.
Additional information- This is a FLSA exempt position.
- Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans preference. For further information please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans preference please be sure to attach your DD214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the VA.
- Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
- If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling .
Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.
Helpful links and contact information
Learn more aboutBenton County
Understanding the County Application Process
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For more information you may contact us by e-mail ator by phone at .
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