Salary: $131,440 – $167,246 annually DOQ
Address: 109 SW 1st Street, Battle Ground, WA 98604
First Review: November 19, 2023
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Job Description:
The City of Battle Ground, WA is seeking a Community Development Director for this vibrant community of 21,780 tucked in the foothills of the rugged Cascade Mountains in southwest Washington. As the commercial and social hub for the larger north Clark County area, Battle Ground is known for offering a strong sense of community and a country living alternative within reach of the larger Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area.
Battle Ground is a full-service city that operates under a Council-Manager form of government with a total budget of $69.5 million and a team of 96 FTEs. The Community Development Department consists of a team of 10.5 FTEs across two primary divisions: Planning and Building. The Planning and Building divisions operate with a budget of $1.1 million and $2.3 million, respectively.
Under the direction of the City Manager, the Community Development Director plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Community Development Department, including long-range and comprehensive planning, development review and permitting, code enforcement, building services, and developer support activities.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-managed and fiscally sound organization and work to create new strategic opportunities for the City of Battle Ground. Located in the scenic foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the city is surrounded by natural beauty and offers a high quality of life and access to an abundance of outdoor recreation activities. The city benefits from an experienced City Manager and team of Department Directors. The next Community Development Director will be in a leadership position to help create a new vision and plan for community and economic development.
