Residents enjoy a high quality of life with strong homeownership rates, excellent access to Coweta County’s public services, parks, and cultural attractions, and easy access to Atlanta’s employment centers.
The City of Senoia operates under a Mayor-Council form of government, where the elected Mayor and Council provide policy leadership, set strategic priorities, and represent the community. The City Council adopts the annual budget and establishes the framework that guides municipal operations. The City Manager serves as the chief administrative officer, overseeing daily operations and implementing the policy direction established by elected officials.
Senoia’s governance is supported by boards and authorities such as the Downtown Development Authority and Historic Preservation Committee, which are instrumental in shaping land use, preserving community character, and promoting economic vitality. The Community Development and Planning Director serves as a key liaison to these bodies, providing professional guidance, coordinating development reviews, and supporting policy implementation.
The Director is responsible for fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the department. This includes overseeing long-range planning, development review processes, zoning administration, and community engagement efforts. The role also requires balancing growth with preservation, supporting economic development initiatives, and ensuring that development decisions reflect the community’s vision, enhance quality of life, and promote long-term sustainability.
The City of Senoia is seeking a highly engaged and strategic Community Development Director to lead all aspects of planning, zoning, land development, and economic development. This position serves as a key member of the City’s leadership team and is responsible for guiding policy development, managing growth, and ensuring that development aligns with the City’s long-term vision.
- Strategic and forward-thinking leader with a strong foundation in community development and planning
- Politically savvy and experienced working with elected officials, boards, and commissions
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility across diverse stakeholder groups
- Excellent communicator—both verbally and in writing—with the ability to clearly present complex information
- Collaborative and team-oriented, with a leadership style that fosters accountability and professional growth
- Customer-service oriented, with a commitment to responsiveness and solution-driven outcomes
- Skilled negotiator who can balance competing interests and achieve practical, consensus-based solutions
- Adaptable and resilient, comfortable navigating ambiguity and changing priorities
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Ethical, transparent, and committed to public service values
- Innovative thinker who embraces process improvement and modernization opportunities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in planning, engineering, or a related field required
- Minimum five (5) years of municipal government experience with some leadership or senior management experience
- Strong knowledge of zoning, land use, development regulations, and capital project management
- $100,000-$110,000
Application Process
For more information on this position, including supplementary documents and resources, visit the recruitment webpage at:
The first round of resume reviews will take place on April 17, 2026.
Please refrain from contacting the City of Senoia's staff or elected officials. Please direct inquiries to Sumter Consulting.
Please contact the Executive Recruiter with any questions or concerns:
Warren Hutmacher
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 404-535-0525
Website: www.sumterlocalgovconsulting.com
Requirements
Benefits
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in planning, engineering, or a related field
- Minimum five (5) years of municipal government experience with leadership or senior management experience
- Strong knowledge of zoning, land use, development regulations, and capital project management
- Experience working with elected officials, boards, and commissions
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer-service orientation and experience managing community engagement
What We Do
Sumter Local Government Consulting (Sumter LGC) is a nimble and adaptable local government consulting firm dedicated to providing local governments with the resources they need to best serve their communities. They offer customized services including executive search, interim staffing, fractional finance services, and consulting, assisting municipal clients, private sector companies, and nonprofits in solving problems with their local governments.
