The City of Carbondale is actively seeking applicants for the role of Director of Community Development.
Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/05/2026 - 11/26/2026
12:00 am
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This is a regular, full-time professional management position responsible for directing the Community Development Department, including the Development Management Division and the Building and Neighborhood Services Division. The Director oversees planning and development review, land-use regulation, permitting, inspections, and the City’s code enforcement initiative through the Building and Neighborhood Services Division to promote safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and improve quality of life for the citizens of Carbondale. The Director also advances City priorities for affordable housing, housing rehabilitation, infill development, and neighborhood revitalization; oversees Sustainability Coordinator initiatives; and works cooperatively with City departments and community partners. The Director is a member of the City Manager’s senior management staff and is supervised and evaluated by the City Manager.
View the detailed job description here.
This position is open until filled. To be considered for this position, submit your resume, cover letter, and a list of six work-related references that will not be contacted until the final interviews (two supervisors, two direct reports, and two colleagues) by the first resume review date of November 20, 2026, to tbrown@carbondaleil.gov. Resumes should reflect years and months of employment, start and end dates, and the size of staff and budgets you have managed.
Resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job description. The City will invite the most qualified candidates to a semi-final interview process. If necessary, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a final interview. An appointment will be made by the City Manager following comprehensive reference and background checks. The City of Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For further information, contact Tara Brown, Director of Human Resources at 618-457-3247.