Community Development Director

Position: Community Development Director

Department: Community Development

Pay Range: $129,958.40 to $175,448.00 – based on qualifications/experience

Status: Full-Time, Exempt, Appointed Position

Open Date: 06/09/2026

Close Date: 06/22/2026

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POSITION SUMMARY

Under the guidance and direction of the City Manager, performs current planning and coordinates on civil engineering projects; supervises and coordinates Community Development; acts as staff for the Planning Commission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides guidance, direction, and general supervision of and to Community Development personnel, including the city planner, business license specialist, and building official. Provides indirect supervision of building inspectors and building permit techs. Coordinates employment decisions; monitors training needs and arranges for training; approves all leave and administers discipline as needed.
• Coordinate with Public Works Director on applicable utilities to ensure adequate supply for proposed developments.
• Represents the City on planning, code enforcement, and public works issues when required with Davis County. Also represents the City when required on the Ogden Area Transportation Technical Advisory Committee, irrigation companies, and other agencies.
• Prepares short and long-range plans; prepares plans and contract documents for projects; manages and inspects contract construction projects to assure quality and compliance.
• Plans and formulates department operating and capital budget requests; establishes revenue needs and recommends rates; monitors budget expenditures throughout the year to ensure budget compliance.
• Determines department equipment and materials needs; manages department inventories.
• Supervises and participates in development reviews and advises developers; attends Planning Commission and other meetings; assures compliance with development and other codes and approved subdivision and site plans.
• Advises on a broad range of technical matters and policy formation; receives and responds to complaints and inquiries about planning, code enforcement, and public works functions; contacts owners to obtain permission to work on private property; prepares legal descriptions; negotiates easements and other agreements; supervises records management. 
• Acts as custodian for all maps, plans, plats, profiles, drawings, final estimates, specifications, and contracts which relate to public improvements; records documents with the Davis County Recorder's Office. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

1. BS Degree in urban planning, economic development, public administration, or related field.
2. Three (3) years of experience in municipal work.
3. One (1) year of related supervisor experience.

2. Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of the theory and practice of planning and zoning, economic development, building codes, design and construction, surveying, and reading and interpreting plats and deeds.

Skills: Good skills in the application of design theory to practical field and office problems; good skills in preparing and checking designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications.

Abilities: Ability to plan and coordinate work programs; ability to lead, motivate, and evaluate personnel; ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, contractors, other employees, and other agency personnel; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Computer and office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and reaching. Essential functions require talking, hearing, and seeing. Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity exists. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, and creative problem solving. Periodic travel is required in the normal course of job performance.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

A Kaysville City online job application is required. Go to www.kaysville.gov to complete an online application. Questions about the position or the application/hiring process? Contact the Kaysville City Human Resources Department at (801) 546-1235 or [email protected].

SELECTION PROCESS:

Application, review, and rating; interview with hiring authority, reference/background check.

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits available

Paid Time Off (174 hours) and paid holidays (13 days annually)

Health Saving Account (HSA) (up to $2400 HSA contribution annually, City paid)

Life Insurance/AD&D $50,000 and Long-term Disability Insurance, City-provided

Enrollment in Utah Retirement Systems Plan (URS) & optional 401k/457

Gym Membership Reimbursement, $20/month, City-provided

Wellness Plan – paid up to 2 hrs. per week for exercise

Paid Parental Leave

Fully paid cell phone plan, City-provided

iPhone or Android - discounted prices on new cell phones.

Tuition Reimbursement plan

Training and growth opportunities

NOTE: Kaysville City employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test, background check, and/or general reference check.

Employees required to drive a motor vehicle as an essential job duty will be required to successfully complete a motor vehicle record (MVR) check following a conditional offer of employment.

Kaysville City Is an Equal Opportunity Employer