Community Development Director

Job Summary

Are you a strategic leader driven by public service and community impact? The Town of Parker offers the opportunity to lead meaningful work that shapes the future of a growing, engaged community - while honoring the welcoming, hometown character that defines who we are.

We value collaborative leadership, thoughtful decision-making, and a shared commitment to service excellence. At Parker, leadership is grounded in integrity, accountability, and partnership, both within the organization and with the community we serve. Department Directors play a critical role in advancing Town priorities, fostering high-performing teams, and delivering solutions that are responsive, innovative, and sustainable.

The Town supports its leaders through professional development opportunities, a competitive benefits package, and flexible work arrangements for qualifying positions. Most importantly, we offer the chance to make a lasting impact through public service.

We invite experienced, service-oriented leaders to consider joining the Town of Parker.

Examples of Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while consistently demonstrating the Town's core values of integrity, innovation, commitment to quality service, and teamwork. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The list below is intended to illustrate the responsibilities of this position and is not all-encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement, and the Town may revise or change these duties at any time.

• Provides strategic direction and leadership for the Department, aligning all operations, programs, and services with Town-wide goals, community needs, and Council priorities.
• Establishes Department goals, objectives, and performance measures; monitors progress and adjusts strategy to achieve results.
• Develops and administers the Department's annual budget, monitors expenditures and recommends long-term capital and operational needs.
• Oversees Department-wide staffing strategy, including organizational structure, talent development, and succession planning; supervises management-level personnel.
• Represents the Town at public meetings, regional committees, and stakeholder engagements on matters related to the Community Development services.
• Drives policy development and implementation for the Department's operational areas; ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Leads complex and high-impact initiatives within the Department and cross-departmentally; facilitates innovation and continuous improvement to enhance service delivery.
• Advises Town Manager, executive leadership and elected officials on technical, regulatory, and strategic matters related to the Department's mission; prepares and presents reports, studies, and recommendations.
• Fosters a culture of transparency, accountability, and customer service, ensuring the Department maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Guides long-range planning and project prioritization, anticipating future community needs and positioning the Department for evolving challenges.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and / or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered. Requires a bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, landscape architecture, community development, public administration or related field, supplemented by ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning or administration, with five (5) years of supervisory experience. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history. Master's degree preferred. Possession of AICP certification preferred. Employment Standards The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Additional Information

Accepting Applications Jan. 5 - 30, 2026 Reviewing Applications Feb. 2 - 13, 2026 One-way Video Interviews Feb. 23 - 27, 2026 Preliminary Interviews - In-person Mar. 23 - 27, 2026 Community Open House / Panel Interviews Mar. 30 - Apr. 10, 2026 Final Interviews / CD Team Meet and Greet / Job Offer Extended / Background Initiated Apr. 20 - 24, 2026 Full and hiring salary range : $142,938 - $214,406

The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please contact jobs@parker with questions regarding this position.