Assistant Director of Development Services, Fort Worth, Texas

Assistant Director of Development Services Position Title: Assistant Director of Development Services Employer’s Name: City of Fort Worth Location: Fort Worth, Texas The City’s Development Services Department serves as both the operational gateway for development activity and a strategic platform for shaping Fort Worth’s long-term community framework. This recruitment represents a rare opportunity: a senior leadership role inside a nationally recognized development services organization, now evolving from “exceptional at managing growth” to “exceptional at guiding it.” The City is building on a strong foundation and asking the next Assistant Director to help shift the organization from primarily responding to development pressure to more intentionally guiding growth through proactive planning, area plan development, and alignment of land use decisions with infrastructure and transportation investments. Fort Worth is seeking a leader with the presence and practical intelligence to steward high‑stakes decisions in public settings, and the discipline to build durable systems behind the scenes. The City is particularly interested in a leader who brings: A proactive, city‑shaping orientation – someone who does not simply process growth, but helps guide it with intentionality. A strong planning and urban design mindset – understanding how zoning tools, design standards, and area planning can reinforce quality‑of‑place outcomes and predictable development. Credibility with diverse stakeholders – development partners, neighborhood leaders, boards/commissions, and internal alliance departments. A workforce‑builder’s instinct – a commitment to raising capability, training teams, strengthening accountability, and creating resilience through cross‑functional knowledge. Operational maturity – an ability to protect performance standards while expanding the organization’s strategic impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr Planners Network: The Organization of Progressive Planning