The Community Development Director reports to the County Administrator, who manages BOCC departments on behalf of the Board. The role has both outward- and inward-facing aspects. First, the Director serves as the face of the department to the community, engaging with community stakeholders over key planning and land use initiatives. Second, the Director must ensure staff are well-resourced, focused, cared for, heard, and considered, so that all of them work together to execute the department's strategic plan. The Director facilitates problem-solving for high-level issues having far-reaching impacts on Kitsap County.

This opportunity is ideal for anyone who relishes challenges and values public service, and who wants to make visible, lasting impacts on local communities in alignment with the Board's values of Integrity, Welcoming, Professionalism, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Efficiency.

The Community Development Director leads, plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Department including Permit Services, Planning & Environmental Services, Development Engineering, and Building and Fire Safety.

The Director is responsible for the departments Management/Leadership, ensuring that the department fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to meet customer need and achieve the Board of County Commissioners stated goals and policy direction. Typical duties involve staff supervision, departmental policy management, workload/ resource leveling, executive advisory, contract administration, budget, regulation compliance, departmental records and reporting, stake holder collaboration and regional coordination.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, Planning (Land Use, Urban, Environmental, Long, Current) or closely related field from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education, and
• Ten years of progressively responsible professional level experience in a public planning position, including three years of supervisory and managerial responsibilities is required; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners),
• Master's degree Public Administration, Political Science, Community Planning, Environmental Planning, or closely related field.
• Certification as a building official, planner, or professional engineer.
• ICC (International Code Council) certification, or
• Experience working with the WA State Growth Management Act.

If you use education to meet the requirements for the position, a copy of your official transcripts must be submitted prior to your first day of employment.

The hiring salary range for this position is $147K - 188K. Benefits include generous leave, highly subsidized health insurance and participation in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System. The County also provides access to the State's Deferred Compensation Program.

This position will be posted through September 30, 2024. The initial review and preliminary screening of applications will occur October 1 - 15, 2024. After the initial review, the first round of interviews will be scheduled tentatively for the week of October 21st.