Development Services Director

Department

City Hall / Development Services

Reports To

City Manager

Employment Type

Full Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Salary

TBD

Opening Date

June 25 2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Location

Converse Texas

POSITION SUMMARY

The City of Converse is seeking an experienced Development Services Director to lead the Citys planning zoning building permits and inspections development review design review variance administration subdivision platting GIS coordination and related development services functions. This position reports to the City Manager and works closely with City leadership boards and commissions residents property owners developers consultants contractors and outside agencies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage assigned development services functions including Planning and Zoning and Building Permits and Inspections.
• Supervise professional technical administrative and clerical staff assigned to development services functions.
• Oversee review and processing of zoning requests plats site plans variances specific use permits limited use permits permits inspections and related development applications.
• Present staff reports findings and recommendations to the City Manager City Council Planning and Zoning Commission Board of Adjustment and other public bodies as assigned.
• Coordinate development projects and service delivery with City departments developers consultants contractors utility providers regional partners and state and federal agencies.
• Manage departmental budget records GIS datasets maps online mapping services and related operational resources.
• Provide professional responsive customer service when addressing development related questions concerns and complaints.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in city or regional planning public administration economic development business administration or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in urban planning development services community development permits and inspections or related municipal work including at least two (2) years of supervisory or management experience. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Current American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification at time of hire and ability to maintain certification throughout employment.
• Valid Texas Class C or higher drivers license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to successfully complete required background and employment screening checks including physical examination and driver license check as applicable.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in urban planning urban design public administration business administration economic development or a closely related field.
• Experience in Texas municipal government.
• Experience with planning zoning building permits and inspections development review GIS budgeting staff supervision and presentations to boards commissions or elected officials.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a completed City application resume and any required supplemental materials through the City of Converse online application process at: Drop-in interviews or physical drop-offs of application materials will not be accepted.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled as determined by the City.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment screening including background and employment checks physical examination and driver license review as applicable.
• Selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must complete required employment eligibility verification. The City avoids citizenship status restrictions unless required by law.
• This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act subject to review based on applicable salary and duties requirements.
• This job announcement is not a contract and does not alter the at-will employment relationship.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City of Converse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Please note that the City only accepts phone calls for reasonable accommodation requests.

Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process should contact the City of Converse Human Resources Department at or call . The City will provide reasonable accommodation as required by applicable law unless doing so would cause undue hardship.