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Director of Community Development - Town of Springdale
Job Type: Regular
Work Location
Springdale, UT
U.S.A 		Targeted Salary
Not Specified

Benefits:
Type of organization / Mission Focus:

Geographic Scope:
None
Keywords: Community Dev., 		Organization Website:
https://www.springdaletown.com/236/Employment-Opportunities
Required Experience:

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in urban planning, public administration, or related field
Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
AICP certification required within one year of hire
Springdale offers a unique opportunity to help balance economic vitality, tourism, environmental stewardship, and the preservation of small-town character in a nationally recognized destination community.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit a Town employment application to Dawn Brecke, Town of Springdale Human Resources, via email at dbrecke@springdale.utah.gov, by mail to P.O. Box 187, Springdale, UT 84767, or in person at the Town of Springdale, 118 Lion Blvd. The first review of applications will be on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Applications are available on the Town’s website. The position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Springdale is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-hire drug testing and a physical exam and must be a qualified driver, as determined by review of the applicant’s MVR, in accordance with town policies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,701.00 - $134,769.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Duties / Expectations:

Director of Community Development
Town of Springdale
118 Lion Boulevard, Springdale, UT 84767
$105,701 - $134,769 a year - Full-time


Benefits
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Full job description
The Town of Springdale, gateway to Zion National Park, is seeking an experienced, collaborative Director of Community Development to lead planning, zoning, economic development, and regional coordination in one of Utah’s most distinctive communities.

This senior leadership role reports to the Town Manager and oversees long-range planning, development review, code enforcement, floodplain administration, grants, and economic development strategy. The Director supervises professional planning staff and serves as a key advisor to the Town Council and the Planning Commission.

Key Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive and long-range planning initiatives
Oversee land use applications, permitting, and zoning compliance
Implement the Town’s economic development strategy
Coordinate regional partnerships and intergovernmental efforts
Manage department budget, staff, and consultant contracts
Identify and administer federal, state, and private grants
Primary Skill
Management
Critical Skills
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Organization Website:
https://www.springdaletown.com/236/Employment-Opportunities

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