Community and Development Director, Hopkinsville-Christian County (KY) Planning Commission

Hopkinsville-Christian County Planning Commission is seeking a Community and Development Director to join the Team. Hopkinsville, KY is located on serene, rolling farmland in southwest Kentucky near the Tennessee border. With scenic vistas and friendly faces, Hopkinsville embraces the essence of rural western Kentucky. The seat of Christian County, Hopkinsville is the 6th largest city in Kentucky with a population of around 33,000. Hopkinsville offers a mild climate with four distinctly beautiful seasons. Christian County is an agricultural-based community and has a significant industrial presence, as well. Nestled between the recreational oasis of Land Between the Lakes, and just an hour's drive to Nashville, TN, Hopkinsville has a little something to offer everyone.

The Community Development Director is under the direct supervision of the Community and Development Services Board. The Director performs highly professional planning, management, and community development work. This board makes recommendations to the City Council and Fiscal Court regarding public projects as well as commercial, industrial, residential and recreational development. The Board is comprised of 12 members appointed representing the County and Cities. The Community and Development Services Agency is comprised of 20 employees with a budget of $1,954,201 serving the cities and county alike.

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