Community Development Director
Salary: $183,792.00 - $223,357.22 · Location: West Sacramento, CA · Application Deadline: Fri. 09/04/26 11:59 PM Pacific Time
About the role
The City of West Sacramento is writing its next chapter, and we're looking for a leader who will help shape it. As Community Development Director, you'll serve on the City's executive leadership team and provide strategic direction for all departmental operations, guiding a talented, collaborative department at the center of one of Northern California's most dynamic cities. From transformative development projects and sustainable growth initiatives to modernizing services and building strong partnerships, this is a rare opportunity to leave a lasting impact on a community that values innovation, collaboration, and exceptional public service.
The Director oversees departmental planning, budgeting, personnel, policy development, and major development initiatives while ensuring exceptional customer service and collaborative problem-solving. This role is ideal for an experienced leader who enjoys balancing strategic vision with operational excellence and understands how community development directly impacts residents' quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction for all departmental operations
- Oversee departmental planning, budgeting, and personnel management
- Lead policy development and major development initiatives
- Ensure exceptional customer service and collaborative problem-solving
- Guide transformative development projects and sustainable growth initiatives
- Modernize services and build strong partnerships