Director Of Development Services

Position: Director of Development Services

Department: Engineering

FLSA Status : Exempt

Status: Full Time

DESCRIPTION

Under general administrative direction the Director of Development Services plans directs manages and coordinates the operations and activities of the Development Services Department. This position provides leadership for engineering planning and zoning building inspections code enforcement development review and related community development functions to ensure orderly growth compliance with applicable laws and codes and effective customer service to residents developers and other stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in public administration planning engineering or a related field.
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in development services planning and zoning building inspection code administration or a closely related municipal field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas drivers license.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of municipal development services operations including engineering planning zoning building codes subdivision regulations and code enforcement.
• Knowledge of public administration budgeting personnel management and intergovernmental coordination.
• Ability to interpret and apply ordinances policies plans and technical regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple programs priorities and deadlines in a public-sector environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with elected officials staff consultants developers and the public.
• Ability to prepare reports presentations budgets correspondence and policy recommendations.
• Ability to resolve complex or sensitive issues with sound judgment and professionalism.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Plans organizes directs and evaluates the operations of the Engineering Services Department including planning and zoning building inspections code enforcement and related administrative functions.
• Develops implements and monitors departmental goals objectives policies procedures and work standards.
• Oversees development review activities including zoning subdivision site development annexation and building permit matters to ensure compliance with City ordinances adopted plans and applicable regulations.
• Serves as the Citys primary advisor on development zoning and land use matters for the City Manager elected officials boards commissions developers consultants and the public.
• Prepares and presents staff reports recommendations and other materials to the City Council Planning and Zoning Commission Board of Adjustment and other boards or committees as assigned.
• Supervises trains evaluates and develops department staff; makes recommendations regarding hiring discipline promotion and other personnel actions.
• Prepares administers and monitors the departmental budget and ensures efficient use of personnel operating and program resources.
• Oversees the administration of grant programs and related funding assistance programs.
• Coordinates departmental activities with other City departments outside agencies utility providers developers consultants and community groups.
• Responds to citizen inquiries complaints and appeals regarding departmental actions policies and development-related matters.
• Represents the City at meetings public presentations hearings and community events as needed.
• Prepares for and responds to emergency operations as required; may serve in the Emergency Operations Center.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This position is an essential service position and will require providing services during emergency situations.

Visit our website or contact the Human Resources Department at Lufkin City Hall 300 E. Shepherd Ave. Suite 226 Lufkin TX 75901 Phone .

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