Saratoga Springs Community Development Director
February 1, 2021 by Judi Pickell
Community Development Director
Department: Administration
Job Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Days: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Rate of Pay: $89,843 – $130,272
Status: Open Until Filled
Apply now at www.saratogapsringscity.com
Job Description
The City of Saratoga is recruiting a Community Development Director. The position performs a variety of
professional and managerial duties related to the planning, directing, organizing, and controlling the community
development department, including planning, zoning, building permits and inspections, code compliance, and
economic development and other departmental assignments as directed by the City Manager. Performs
professional and complex technical duties related to the City’s land use planning, including the implementation of
the general plan, zoning ordinances, building, City and State codes. This position will coordinate the development
functions within the city providing excellent customer service to the applicants and serving as liaison with the
residents of the City relative to development activities. Requires the ability to manage multiple functions of a
municipality while helping the organization reach its visions and goals.
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