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Deputy Director, Community Development Department

Open until 09/08/2026

Deputy Director, Community Development Department

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.

Deputy Director-Community Development Department Job Description

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Ready to Apply?

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Indrani Kowlessar, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, 60 Congress Street, Springfield, MA 01104, email:  ikowlessar@pvpc.org.