DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

City of West Point, MS

$88K — $137K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field required.
  • Two years' experience in planning, growth management, or zoning administration.
  • Master's degree preferred with related leadership experience in local government.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in regulatory compliance and community development.
  • Strong understanding of planning and zoning ordinances.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage community development programs and services.
  • Oversee the implementation and compliance of the Zoning Ordinance.
  • Administer the Subdivision Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan.
  • Ensure environmental compliance for community projects.
  • Serve as Planning Manager and Zoning Administrator.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options for employees and dependents.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedule opportunities.
  • Professional development and training support.
  • Access to employee wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Salary : $88,754.47 - $137,567.56 Annually
Location : West Point Town Hall, VA
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Department of Community Development
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 9/1/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

The Director of Community Development is a department head position which directs and administers the Town's community development, planning and zoning, and environmental compliance programs and services. This position provides a full range of management, technical, administrative and field services to maintain, implement, and ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, and sections of the Town's Code of Ordinances. The position fills the roles of Planning Manager and Zoning Administrator.

The candidate would have a bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field plus two years' experience and/or training that includes planning/growth management and/or zoning administration or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Preferred qualifications include a master's degree and related leadership experience in local government planning, zoning, and development.
Please refer to the following link for a complete listing of available benefits:

01

A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required for this position. A master's degree is strongly preferred. What is your highest degree?
  • No Degree
  • Some College
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Some grad school, no degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
  • Other

02

Please list in what field your degree (s) are in as well as any additional degrees.
03

Please list certifications/licensures you hold, if any:
04

In which of the following do you consider your knowledge and experience proficient? Proficient means a minimum of two years independent experience applying knowledge and skills and/or supervising in a given area. To multiple select, follow instructions for your PC or Mac.
  • Budgeting
  • Building Inspections and permits
  • Economic Development
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Fire Safety
  • GIS
  • Human Resources
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Planning
  • Police
  • Public Works and Utilities
  • Other

05

If you responded with "other" in the prior question, please list areas of experience here.
06

Do you have any experience working in local government? If, yes, please explain.
Required Question

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