DIRECTOR

Pioneer Valley Planning Commission; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) is seeking a Deputy Director for the Community Development Department in Springfield, MA. The role includes supervising staff, guiding community development projects, and acting as the chief technical resource for municipal operations.

We expect a candidate with a proactive approach and a focus on process improvements. The application deadline is September 8, 2026, with interviews starting before the deadline. PVPC is an AA/EOE and PSLF-eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assists in managing the department's professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Oversees the implementation of community development projects.
• Serves as the department's principal technical resource for municipal government operations.

Job description

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PIONEER VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION (PVPC)

One position is available.

The Community Development Department is seeking candidates for the Deputy Director of the Community Development Department.

Under general supervision, the Deputy Director assists in managing the department's professional, technical, and clerical staff; oversees the implementation of community development projects; and serves as the department's principal technical resource for municipal government operations.

The ideal candidate will have a curious mind, a desire to seek out information and solutions, and have an eye for process improvements.

The application deadline is Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

We will begin interviewing candidates before the application deadline. The position will remain open until it has been filled, or the recruitment has been cancelled.

The PVPC is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF).

The PVPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or religion in employment or the provision of services. An AA/EOE.

Location: Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, 60 Congress Street, Springfield, MA 01104

See https://pvpc.org/position/deputy-director-community-development-department/ for job description and salary range.