Community Development Director
- Salary: $190,606 USD Annually
- Salary Top:$231,682
- Negotiable/DOQ: Yes
- Apply By: Feb 11, 2026
- Full Time
- Community and Economic Development
- Planning and Development
- Management
-
Job Description
Community Development Director
City of St. Helena, California
The City of St. Helena, located in the center of Napa Valley and recognized for its long-standing agricultural heritage, historic character, and regional economic significance, is seeking an experienced and highly capable Community Development Director. With a resident population of approximately 6,000 and a substantial number of daily visitors drawn to its wineries, hospitality sector, and commercial amenities, St. Helena serves as an important service and employment hub for the upper valley. To learn more about this charming city, please visit the City of St. Helena website at www.cityofsthelena.org.
The City is seeking a knowledgeable, principled, and service-oriented planning professional with substantial experience in land use, entitlement processing, and the complex and evolving framework of California housing laws, including SB 330 and ADU requirements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage high-profile development proposals—from hotels and wineries to housing—while balancing development pressures with community character. This individual will be a strong collaborator and communicator, enhance customer service, advance process improvements, support local entrepreneurs, and bring emotional intelligence to complex conversations in a highly engaged environment.
The salary range for this outstanding opportunity is $190,606 - $231,682. Placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications.
Please submit your cover letter and resume (including month/year of employment) via our website:
Peckham & McKenney
Feel free to contact Maria Hurtado at (831) 247-7885 if you have any questions regarding this position or recruitment process.
Filing Deadline: February 11, 2026
-
Job Requirements
see above
-
Special Instructions
Please visit our website at www.peckhamandmckenney.com to apply for this opportunity.
Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.
-
ABOUT THE COMPANY
-
-
Peckham & McKenney
Show moreWith over 50 years of combined experience in executive search, management and local government, Peckham & McKenney brings a high level of understanding and service to their clients and candidates.
Peckham & McKenney provides Executive Search and Consulting services to local government agencies throughout the Western United States and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA, with an office in Lake Tahoe and a presence in Denver, CO.
Peckham & McKenney was established on the premise that an executive search and consulting firm must be dedicated to providing its clients and candidates with professional service, as well as a personal, hands-on approach. Our business philosophy centers upon the understanding that this is a "people" oriented industry and that attention to others' needs is the key to providing excellent customer service. Not only are we committed to providing our clients with well-qualified candidates, but we also take pride in treating both clients and candidates with the utmost respect that they deserve.
-