Community Development Director

City of West Sacramento; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of West Sacramento is seeking a visionary Community Development Director to join the executive leadership team and guide a dynamic department at the heart of one of Northern California’s most active cities. You will shape development projects and sustainable growth, modernize services, and build strong partnerships while delivering exceptional public service for residents.

This role emphasizes strategic vision with operational excellence, ensuring that community development decisions

Job description

Application Deadline: Fri. 09/04/26 11:59 PM Pacific Time

The City of West Sacramento is writing its next chapter, and we're looking for a leader who will help shape it. As Community Development Director, you'll serve on the City's executive leadership team and provide strategic direction for all departmental operations, guiding a talented, collaborative department at the center of one of Northern California's most dynamic cities. From transformative development projects and sustainable growth initiatives to modernizing services and building strong partnerships, this is a rare opportunity to leave a lasting impact on a community that values innovation, collaboration, and exceptional public service.

The Director oversees departmental planning, budgeting, personnel, policy development, and major development initiatives while ensuring exceptional customer service and collaborative problem-solving. This role is ideal for an experienced leader who enjoys balancing strategic vision with operational excellence and understands how community development directly impacts residents' quality of life.

For more information, see the Recruitment Brochure.

The future of West Sacramento is being built today. Are you ready to lead it?