Director of Community Development

Supervises and steers the operations of various divisions within the city, namely Engineering, Planning, Building Inspection Services, and Code Enforcement. Entrusted with a wide array of supervisory, administrative, and professional tasks. Ensures the seamless development and enactment of community development plans. Reviews the private development processes, always emphasizing equity, consistency, and the well‑being of the city's citizens. Demands a high degree of autonomy and adherence to city policies and procedures. Responsibilities Supervise operations of the Engineering, Planning, Building Inspection Services, and Code Enforcement divisions; oversee departmental activities including staff meetings, correspondence with other directors, budgeting, and strategic planning. Create, review, and oversee staff reports; manage emails between applicants, commissions, boards, and clients; coordinate pre‑development meetings to facilitate discussions with applicants and developers. Examine existing policies and procedures to ensure optimal effectiveness and draft and implement new policies and procedures as required. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth among staff; oversee staff email communications for effective internal communication. Lead the City's review process for private developments, ensuring equity and consistency; prioritize the health, safety, and welfare of the City's residents. Collect and review weekly payroll information from department employees to ensure completeness. Plan, direct, organize, and evaluate the operation of the Planning, Building Permits, Inspection Services, and Code Enforcement functions. Provide assistance to the public on various subjects such as location of City facilities, topographical maps, availability of services, and City design requirements. Communicate with owners’ developers and owners’ representatives regarding platting for conformance with municipal codes, policies, standards, and ordinances. Attend City Council meetings, Planning & Zoning Commission meetings, Board of Adjustment meetings, Capital Improvement Advisory Committee meetings, Building Standards Commission meetings; provide guidance on issues of concern or conflicts. Manage and supervise assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources; plan and organize workflow and staff assignments; review progress and direct changes as needed. Monitor project compliance with appropriate Federal, State, and local laws and regulations; review current trends and developments in the field of construction; prepare revisions to codes, ordinances, standard details, and local regulations. Assist in the planning and administration of City development policies, standards, specifications, and procedures; research and respond to problems and complaints regarding municipal and private development construction, site plans, and code compliance. Responsible for planning, preparing, and administering the annual operating budget of the Community Development area. Communicate official programs, policies, and procedures to engineers, contractors, developers, other government officials, advisory board members, city council members, city staff, and the general public concerning engineering standards. Direct the enforcement of ordinances related to flood plain administration and coordinate the City’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. Oversee the preparation of studies, technical reports, analyses, and related information on planning‑related subjects. Assist with and respond to citizen inquiries and problems with tact, patience, and diplomacy. Prepare amendments to City Codes as necessary. Contribute to the team effort by performing other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s in Planning, Engineering, or related field; or ten (10) years or more experience in a related field may be considered in lieu of educational requirements. Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory responsibilities, preferably in municipal government. Preferred Qualifications Proven Engineers: Engineering degree from an accredited college/university, a Texas Professional Engineer license, and 5 years of directly related public works or development experience in Texas. Urban Planners: Planning degree from an accredited college/university, an AICP certification, and 5 years of directly related Texas experience in Development Services with knowledge of Public Works. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gfoat