Assistant Director of Community Development

City of Forney; Mesquite (TX); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

City of Forney is seeking an Assistant Director of Community Development to support the Director in planning, coordinating, directing, and evaluating city community development activities. This leadership role shapes growth, infrastructure, and the city’s future.

Internal candidates with a passion for urban planning are encouraged to apply. The role involves coordinating with multiple boards and departments, managing budgets, and guiding staff through regulatory changes and development processes.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, engineering, public administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in planning, building inspections, engineering, zoning, or code enforcement, with at least two years in management or supervision.
• Equivalent combination of experience, education and training may be considered.

Mansioni

• Oversee city planning, zoning, code enforcement, animal control, and building inspection functions; hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline related personnel.
• Assist prospective developers through the development process, including explaining steps and communicating plan review comments.
• Respond to customer emails, phone calls, and in-person visits.
• Research information, provide recommendations, and prepare and present on ordinances, zoning, and site plan cases to boards and committees.
• Coordinate and moderate Development Review Committee meetings related to Building Inspections.
• Serve as staff liaison to boards and committees, including Architectural Review Board, Board of Adjustment, Building Standards Commission, and Planning and Zoning Commission.
• Report on project and department information to the Director of Community Development.
• Communicate plans, policies, and procedures to employees, City Council, and the public; make presentations as required.
• Assist the Director with operating budgets and monitor expenditures under current budget.
• Supervise subordinate employees; train, evaluate, and discipline as needed.
• Supervise the application of new building and code regulations and inform the public about changes and impacts.
• Conduct city inspections to ensure proper enforcement of codes.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Public engagement

Project coordination

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in urban planning, engineering, public administration, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

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.

• 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