At Jacobs, we don’t settle - always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we are making a difference. We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people. Jacobs is seeking a Community Development Director to join our team in the Baton Rouge, LA area. In this role, you'll be responsible for the following: Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement long-term strategic plans for the Community Development Department, aligning with the city's overall goals with the growth and development of the city. Operational Oversight: Oversee daily operations, including Planning, Building Services, Code Enforcement and Land Development. Review and update local development and planning ordinances to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations coupled with the community needs. Coordinate with the City Clerk to schedule and prepare agendas for Planning and Zoning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings. Plans for and holds public meetings or hearings, including public notices, press releases, and notices to surrounding properties. • Responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Financial Management: Prepare, prioritize, and manage annual operating and capital budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure fiscal responsibility. Team Leadership: Recruit, hire, train, and develop a high-performing team of planning and development professionals. Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to address concerns and promote public works initiatives. Including representing the city/client in town halls, public meetings, and community meetings to present planning changes and receive community feedback. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental and safety standards. Emergency Response: Develop, manage, and coordinate comprehensive, emergency response efforts, such as natural disasters or severe weather events while collaborating with other city and state agencies, contractors, and local officials to ensure a safe, swift, and effective response. Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together. Position is Contingent on award of project #omfs #ourjacobs #bia #challengeaccepted • BS degree in Urban Planning or a related field, including Urban Studies, Geography, Environmental Studies/Science, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, GIS, Public Administration, Political Science, or other similarly related fields; • Eight (8) years of experience in planning, zoning and development review. • Requires a Professional certification with the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or the ability to complete certification in 18 months. Ideally, You'll Also Have: • Master's degree in Urban Planning or a related field, including Urban Studies, Geography, Environmental Studies/Science, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, GIS, Public Administration, Political Science, or other similarly related fields Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.