Community Development Director

About the role

The Community Development Director in Perry, GA is a key position in a growing community. This individual plans, directs, manages, and oversees the operations of the Community Development department, including planning and zoning, permitting, code enforcement, inspections coordination, engineering services, infrastructures development review, GIS oversight, and related community improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership for the City's planning, development, redevelopment, and growth management initiatives while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager, guiding implementation of the City's Comprehensive Plan and overseeing administration of the Perry Land Management Ordinance (PLMO) and Future Land Use Map (FLUM).
• Oversees planning and zoning, permitting, inspections, code enforcement, development review, and GIS operations while managing the department's budget, capital projects, grants, and community development initiatives.
• Provides professional support to the Planning and Historic Commission and other assigned boards and committees.
• Buils strong relationships with residents, developers, business owners, contractors, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
• Supervises and develops department staff, promotes operational excellence and accountability, and ensures the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused community development services that align with the City's long-term vision.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have a Master's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field, and a minimum of 4-8 years of relevant experience in community or neighborhood development, preferably with a focus on planning, zoning, and development.

Qualifications

• AICP Certification (preferred)
• Experience with GIS and land use planning
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Skills

• Strategic planning
• Community engagement
• Land use planning
• Code enforcement
• Grant writing and management
• Project management

Benefits

The Community Development Director position offers a competitive salary range of $102,700 - $142,200, along with comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $102,700 - $142,200.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time.

Contact Information

For more information on this position, including supplementary documents and resources, visit the recruitment webpage at: https://sumterlocalgovconsulting.com/recruitments/community-development-director-perry-ga/.
The first round of resume reviews will take place on July 31, 2026.
Please refrain from contacting the City of Perry’s staff or elected officials.
Please direct inquiries to Sumter Consulting.
Please contact the Executive Recruiter with any questions or concerns:
Gary LaVenia
Email: gary@sumterconsulting.com
Phone: (352) 255-7014
Website: www.sumterlocalgovconsulting.com