Development Regulation Manager

Collin County is seeking an experienced civil engineer and leader to serve as Development Regulation Manager. A Development Regulation Manager is responsible for, but not limited to, leading the Engineering Department’s Development Regulation function and overseeing the review and inspection of development within the County’s jurisdiction. The Development Regulations Manager supervises a multidisciplinary team responsible for reviewing subdivision plats, development and permit plans, drainage and floodplain studies, and related development applications. The position provides technical leadership on complex development issues and works closely with developers, consulting engineers, surveyors, contractors, County departments, governmental agencies, and the public. Work is performed under the direction of the Assistant Director III.

Primary Functions

• Lead engineers and inspectors responsible for development regulation.
• Manage and continuously improve the County’s development review and inspection processes.
• Oversee reviews of subdivision plats, development plans, permit applications, drainage and floodplain studies, and other engineering submittals.
• Provide technical guidance and quality control on complex land development, drainage, floodplain, transportation/access, and construction issues.
• Oversee development-related inspections and assist with resolution of complex field issues.
• Coordinate investigation and resolution of drainage, floodplain, and development-related complaints.
• Meet with developers, engineers, surveyors, contractors, citizens, and governmental agencies to resolve technical and regulatory issues.
• Lead or assist with updates to County subdivision regulations, engineering standards, policies, procedures, and review criteria.
• Lead the development, negotiation, coordination, and ongoing management of developer agreements and other development-related agreements.
• Monitor workloads and review timelines and implement improvements that promote timely, consistent, and high-quality development reviews.
• Prepare and present reports, recommendations, and agenda items to County management and Commissioners Court.
• Coordinate with other County departments, municipalities, TxDOT, FEMA, utilities, and other agencies.
• Provide leadership, training, and professional development to Development Regulation staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Must have at least ten (10) years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including at least five (5) years reviewing development plans/plats and three (3) years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Must possess and maintain a Texas Professional Engineer license (or ability to obtain Texas licensure within six months if licensed in another state).
• Must possess and maintain a Certified Floodplain Manager certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver License.

The ideal candidate combines strong civil engineering and land development knowledge with effective leadership and communication skills. This person should be comfortable reviewing complex technical issues while also managing people, processes, priorities, and relationships with the development community and the public.

Candidates should have significant experience with development review and a strong understanding of subdivision development, drainage, floodplain management, engineering plans and specifications, and regulatory compliance.

Workplace and Benefits

• fast-paced working environment
• 200% retirement match with employee contributions earning 7% interest
• 100% tuition reimbursement
• affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• 10 paid holidays annually
• 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year
• county-provided life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• other optional participation benefits

You can read more about the comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long and short term disability on the Collin County website.

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