Community Development Director - Town Planner - Town of Eagle

Overview

JOB POSTING Community Development Director - Town Planner. Date Posted: 02/01/2026. Join a culture that fosters teamwork through inclusivity, empowerment and understanding. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and team‑oriented professional with a strong commitment to quality and service. Requires the ability to model Town of Eagle staff values of integrity, respect, commitment, responsibility, collaboration, and leadership.

Position Summary: Under broad policy guidance, supervises and directs current and long‑range planning activities of the Town and assigned professional, technical and clerical staff within the Planning Division. Oversee all activities of the Building Division. Serves as advisor to the Town Manager, Elected Officials and volunteer Boards and Commissions. Performs administrative, supervisory, and professional work planning, coordinating, and directing the activities of the Community Development Department.

• Supervise and direct current and long‑range planning activities within the Planning Division.
• Oversee all activities of the Building Division.
• Advise the Town Manager, Elected Officials and volunteer Boards and Commissions on planning and development matters.
• Perform administrative, supervisory, and professional work coordinating the activities of the Community Development Department.

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, civil engineering, public administration, business administration, or related field required.
• Master’s degree in planning or related field preferred.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification preferred.
• Seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in urban planning, current & long‑range planning, civil engineering, or architecture including two (2) years of management and administrative responsibility of a staff of four or more.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record required.

• See detailed benefits here
• Transitional housing available
• Employee Home Ownership Program (EHOP)

To apply:

See the detailed job description here. Please complete application here and upload resume & cover letter. Applicants are encouraged to apply by NOON Friday, 02/13/26; position will remain open until filled or until an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
The Town of Eagle is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and the broader Eagle community. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including multilingual and multicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bi, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions.