Director of Planning and Community Development | Town of Avon

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Avon, OH, USA · Townsend Estate, Cape Town, 7459, South Africa · Avon, MA, USA

USD 121,411-151,764 / year

Posted on Jul 30, 2026

Position Overview

Company Name
TOWN OF AVON
Job Title
Director of Planning and Community Development
Description

The Town of Avon is seeking a highly skilled and strategic leader to serve as the Director of Planning and Community Development. This position plans, organizes, and directs a comprehensive program of municipal planning, economic development, housing, land use, and infrastructure needs. This pivotal role oversees a multi-purpose department, manages a unified permitting and inspection pipeline, and serves as the town's Zoning Enforcement Officer.

Salary Range
$121411.00 -$151764.00
Job City
AVON
Job State
CT
Website
https://www.avonct.gov/departments/human_resources/index.php

Qualifications

Min. Education
Bachelors Degree
Min. Years of Experience
10
Required/Preferred Skills
Master's degree in planning or closely related field or equivalent combination of experience and training

How to Apply

Contact Name
Askeland, Stephanie
Contact Address
60 West Main Street Avon CT 06001 United States
Contact Phone
(860) 409-4300
Contact Fax
(860) 409-4368
Email
saskeland@avonct.gov
Best Method of Contact
EMAIL