Assistant Director of Community Development

City of Forney

Forney (TX)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

11 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

TMRS retirement

Deferred Compensation

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health Savings Account

Teladoc

Job summary

The City of Forney seeks an Assistant Director of Community Development to assist the Director in planning, coordinating, directing, and evaluating community development activities. This leadership role shapes growth, infrastructure, and the city’s future, with internal candidates encouraged.

Responsibilities include overseeing planning, zoning, code enforcement, and related functions, supervising staff, and coordinating with boards/committees while supporting budget management and policy

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, engineering, public administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in planning, building inspections, engineering, zoning, or code enforcement, with at least 2 years of management or supervisory experience.
An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

Oversee city planning, zoning, code enforcement, animal control, and building inspection functions; hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline related personnel.
Assist developers through the development process and communicate plan review comments.
Respond to customer emails, calls, and in-person visits.
Prepare and present recommendations on ordinances, zoning, and site plan cases to boards and the City Council.
Coordinate and moderate Development Review Committee meetings related to Building Inspections.
Serve as staff liaison to boards and committees including Architectural Review Board and Planning and Zoning Commission.
Communicate plans, policies, and procedures to employees, City Council, and the public; present as required.
Assist the Director with department operating budgets and monitor expenditures.
Supervise staff; train, evaluate, and discipline as needed.
Assist with applying new building and code regulations and inform public of changes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Urban planning knowledge

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

We are excited to announce that we are officially opening applications for the position of Assistant Director of Community Development. This leadership role will be responsible for assisting the Director in planning, coordinating, directing, and evaluating our city’s community development activities. It represents a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our city's growth, infrastructure, and future. We encourage internal candidates who possess a passion for urban planning and community growth to apply. Additionally, please feel free to share this opening with qualified professionals in your network.

Examples of Duties

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position‑specific duties.

Oversee city planning, zoning, code enforcement, animal control, and building inspection functions; hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline related personnel.
Assists prospective developers throughout the development process, including the explanation of process steps and the communication of plan review comments.
Responds to customer emails, telephone calls, and in‑person office visits.
Researches information, provides recommendations, and prepares and makes presentations related to ordinances, zoning, and site plan cases to be reviewed by various boards and committees, including the City Council; ensures proper notifications of public hearings and meeting agendas.
Coordinates and moderates meetings of the Development Review Committee related to Building Inspections.
Serves as one of the staff liaisons to a variety of boards and committees, including the Architectural Review Board, the Board of Adjustment, the Building Standards Commission, and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Reports on project and department information to the Director of Community Development.
Communicates plans, policies, and procedures to employees, the City Council, and the public; makes presentations as required.
Assists the Director of Community Development with the department's operating budgets and monitors expenditures under the current budget.
Supervises subordinate employees; trains, evaluates, and disciplines as needed.
Supervises the application of new building and code regulations and provides information to the public concerning code changes and their impact.
Conducts city inspections to ensure the proper enforcement of codes.
Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

The Director of Community Development assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Possess a valid driver's license.
Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, engineering, public administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, building inspections, engineering, zoning, or code enforcement, with at least two (2) years of management or supervisory experience.
An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

None

EMPLOYEE BENEFITSMedical Insurance

The city is self‑insured and offers a choice of four medical plans through United Healthcare:

$6,000 Deductible HSA Plan (up to a $3,000 HRA reimbursement + HSA City Contributions)
$2,500 Deductible EPO Plan

Employee health coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full‑time employees at group rates.

Dental Insurance

The city offers a dental plan through United Healthcare Dental:

UHC DPPO

Coverage is available to all full‑time employees at group rates.

Life Insurance

Basic group life insurance protection is provided to eligible full‑time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year.

Voluntary products are also available to full‑time employees and include supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, cancer insurance, and critical care.

Other City Paid Plans

Teladoc -All full‑time employees have access to TELADOC
Short Term Disability – Provided to all full‑time employees at no cost through NY Life.
Long Term Disability – Provided to all full‑time employees at no cost through NY Life.

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. TMRS is a qualified tax deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre‑tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the city provides 2‑to‑1 matching contributions.

Additional Group Benefits