Smith hired as new Jefferson Community Development chief

Published 12:01 am Tuesday, April 10, 2012

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Commissioners on Monday hired Carl Smith as the new director of the county Department of Community Development.

Smith will receive a salary of $76,044, which is between the advertised range of $67,564 to $90,801.

Smith, 62, was selected from a pool of 28 applicants and went through an interview process with county officials, business leaders and other stakeholders.

He appeared in front of the commissioners for a public interview April 2.

The Quilcene resident replaces Al Scalf, who retired in November after 26 years with the county, the past 16 as its top planning officer.

Smith’s first day on the job will be May 1.