DEPARTMENT: Community Development

POSITION TYPE: Full-time | Exempt

REPORTS TO: City Manager

LAST REVISED: July 15, 2025

WAGE: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00 depending on experience

Open until filled

Overview:

Grantsville City seeks a dynamic, experienced Community Development Director with an emphasis on planning to oversee Building, Zoning, Engineering, and Code Enforcement departments. Just 35 minutes west of Salt Lake City, Grantsville is one of Utah's fastest-growing communities, with billion-dollar residential and industrial developments, expanding commercial areas, and major infrastructure projects underway. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader to guide the City's growth through strategic urban planning that supports smart development while preserving community character.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and supervise the daily operations of the Building, Zoning, Planning, Code Enforcement, and Engineering departments.
• Administer and enforce the City's zoning ordinance and development codes.
• Compile all financial data necessary to provide an accurate annual operating and capital budget for the Department; controls and approves department expenditures.
• Review development proposals, site plans, and subdivision applications for compliance.
• Manage the City's general plan updates and long-range planning efforts.
• Coordinate with developers, engineers, and contractors during project planning and construction.
• Serve as a key liaison between the City and Planning Commission, City committees, developers, engineers, contractors, and community members.
• Support and advise the Planning Commission and other City committees.
• Collaborate across departments to promote smart, sustainable growth.
• Offer guidance and information to the public on zoning, land use, and permitting processes.
• Develop and manage department budgets, staffing, and performance evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Planning or a directly related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in community development, planning, or municipal government.
• Strong working knowledge of land use regulations, building codes, and development review processes.
• Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working effectively with elected officials, developers, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Planning or a directly related field.
• AICP certification or equivalent professional credentials.
• Familiarity with Utah land use laws and municipal planning processes.

Why Join Grantsville?

Grantsville offers the charm of a small town with access to big opportunities. With rapid growth, the City is focused on balancing development with quality of life, infrastructure planning, and economic vitality. Join us as we build a thriving future together.

In addition to a competitive salary, the City offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement contributions through the Utah Retirement Systems (URS), as well as medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation, sick and holidays. Employees also enjoy access to professional development opportunities, life insurance, both short- and long-term disability coverage, wellness resources, and a variety of additional employee benefits not listed.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE OR SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE

Work Schedule:

The typical work hours for this position are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday. Additional hours will be required as this position is responsible for attending City Council meetings and other meetings as necessary.

How to apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to:

Heidi Jeffries
Hjeffries@grantsvilleut.gov