Deputy Director - Community Development

Deputy Director - Community Development

Salary

Negotiable

Location

Community Development, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09571

Department

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

10/22/2026 12:00 AM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

The City of Hamptons Community Development Department is seeking a forward-thinking Deputy Director with the experience and vision to help shape the community's long-term growth and development. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in long-range planning, comprehensive and master plan development and implementation, and the drafting and administration of planning ordinances and regulations. Candidates should be experienced in translating community goals and policy direction into thoughtful, sustainable development strategies and actionable plans. A background in architecture, urban design, or a closely related field is highly preferred, as is demonstrated success working across disciplines to create high-quality, vibrant, and resilient communities.

Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring.

The City of Hampton offers a vibrant waterfront community, celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the 757 and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits and promotes career and personal development.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Building Construction Technology, Public Administration, or a related field of study.
• Requires a minimum of five (5) years of local, state, or federal government experience in a field relevant to the key areas of the CDD.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience serving in progressively responsible managerial, supervisory, or senior leadership roles.
• Requires a proven track record in setting and achieving strategic goals; demonstrating leadership in support of organizational mission and values; working collaboratively with a diverse customer base to deliver effective solutions with a keen commitment to excellent customer service; maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency in exercising duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to: develop and manage long and short-range plans; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and make effective presentations.
• Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively embrace diversity by fostering and maintaining effective working relations with all customers to include contractors, property owners, and the public; effectively utilize communication, negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Any acceptable combination of experience and education which qualifies the applicant for this particular position may be considered for the more specific requirements outlined above.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to an offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires considerable independent judgment in accomplishing assigned duties within established guidelines.
• Requires the ability to function as a team member and must be adaptable to performing effectively under moderate to high levels of stress.
• Requires frequent travel throughout the City and extensive contact with the City Managers office, City Council, department heads, Board and Commission members, employees, citizens, contractors, federal agencies, and a variety of outside agencies and organizations.
• This is an exempt position.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergencies or at the direction of the City Manager, which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Qualifications

Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Plans
• EAP Provider: ComPsych
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Chubb Term Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• The retirement plan is offered through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS1-888-827-3847) and is a defined benefit pension plan. For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is Securian Financial.

• Mission Square Retirement plans 457, Roth IRA, Roth 457 plans are offered through Mission Square Retirement(1-800-669-7400). For more information, visit Mission Square.

• Medical / Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family contact CompPysch at 1-877-327-2872 or see the Guidance Resources Website.

01

Which of the following reflects your highest level of education in architecture, engineering, planning, building construction technology, public administration, or a related field of study.

• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02

Which of the following reflects your highest level of direct work experience in local, state, or federal government in one of the following areas of Community Development: zoning ordinance administration, municipal or regional planning, neighborhood revitalization and capacity building, planning and implementation of resiliency initiatives, code enforcement, and land development services. Your application must indicate where you gained this specific work experience.

• No experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 - 6 years of experience
• 7 or more years of experience

03

Which of the following reflects your highest level of direct work experience serving in progressively responsible managerial, supervisory, or senior leadership roles. Please ensure your application reflects where you gained this specific work experience.

• No experience
• 1 -2 years
• 3- 4 years
• 5 or more years

04

This position requires that you possess a valid drivers license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hamptons criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

05

I understand a criminal background check related to this position is required prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

06

I understand that this position requires frequent travel throughout the City and extensive contact with the City Managers office, City Council, department heads, Board and Commission members, employees, citizens, contractors, federal agencies, and a variety of outside agencies and organizations.

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that this is an exempt position.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr