Planning & Community Development Director

Planning & Community Development Director

Salary

$150,589.32 - $195,656.52 Annually

Location

Countywide, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

262700125

Department

Planning

Opening Date

10/26/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

DESCRIPTION

Inyo County offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of Californias most remarkable regions. As Planning & Community Development Director, youll lead a diverse department responsible for guiding thoughtful development, protecting community character, and delivering essential planning, building, and code compliance services.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to influence long-range planning, improve development processes, and collaborate with elected officials, community members, and regional partners on issues that directly impact the Countys future. With distinctive communities, vast natural landscapes, and complex land-use challenges, Inyo County provides an engaging environment where innovation, collaboration, and practical solutions can make a lasting difference.

For more information on the position: Planning & Community Development Director Recruitment Brochure

This recruitment will remain open until it is filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

A complete application would include the following:

• An attached cover letter
• An attached current resume

First review of applications tentatively set for November 16, 2026

Monthly salaries are paid over 26 pay periods annually

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work 20-29 hours per week, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CalPERS)

Classic Employees (existing CalPERS member) 2% at 55 - Inyo County pays the employee contribution rate of 7% of base salary toward retirement.

PEPRA Employees (new CalPERS members hired after January 1, 2013) 2% at 62. - Employees will be required to pay the full employee portion toward retirement.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Employer Inyo, County of (CA)

Address 224 N Edwards Street

P.O. Box 249

Independence, California, 93526

Phone 760-878-0377

Website https://www.inyocounty.us/