Community Development Director
Oregonbuildingofficials, Corvallis, Oregon, United States, 97333
Overview
Salary: $142,700.00 - $204,968.00 Annually
Application Deadline: Feb 18, 2026
The Community Development Director is responsible for the operations, strategic direction, and personnel of the Community Development Department. The department includes 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 makes decisions that significantly impact individual property owners, environmental quality, and community livability. The Director also oversees the activities of the County’s Planning Official and Building Official to ensure compliance with state standards, rules, and regulations. The position collaborates with other County Directors to assure delivery of integrated services. The Community Development Director is an at-will position serving at the pleasure of the County Administrator and reports 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.
Re-evaluating and improving critical community development business and program functions to meet the needs of the community more efficiently and effectively.
Minimum Qualifications The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s 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 County’s 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 Oregon's land use planning system.
Skill in public speaking.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Gary Stockhoff, Public Works Director
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.
$0 Health Insurance Premium!
Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account!
Apart from your deductible, you can use this money for things that aren’t 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!
Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
After 6 months of employment: The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS and a 3% 457b deferred compensation plan contribution. You can add more if you wish.
A free and award-winning wellness program
Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
Monetary incentives and prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D, Life, and Long-Term Disability coverage. Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
Annual salary range of: $142,700.06 - $204,968.61
Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's 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.
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Application Deadline: Feb 18, 2026
The Community Development Director is responsible for the operations, strategic direction, and personnel of the Community Development Department. The department includes 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 makes decisions that significantly impact individual property owners, environmental quality, and community livability. The Director also oversees the activities of the County’s Planning Official and Building Official to ensure compliance with state standards, rules, and regulations. The position collaborates with other County Directors to assure delivery of integrated services. The Community Development Director is an at-will position serving at the pleasure of the County Administrator and reports 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.
Re-evaluating and improving critical community development business and program functions to meet the needs of the community more efficiently and effectively.
Minimum Qualifications The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s 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 County’s 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 Oregon's land use planning system.
Skill in public speaking.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Gary Stockhoff, Public Works Director
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.
$0 Health Insurance Premium!
Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account!
Apart from your deductible, you can use this money for things that aren’t 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!
Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
After 6 months of employment: The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS and a 3% 457b deferred compensation plan contribution. You can add more if you wish.
A free and award-winning wellness program
Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
Monetary incentives and prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D, Life, and Long-Term Disability coverage. Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
Annual salary range of: $142,700.06 - $204,968.61
Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's 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.
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