Assistant Director of Development Services

Lubbock County; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lubbock County is seeking an experienced development services leader to oversee planning, inspection and project delivery for subdivisions, site plans and county infrastructure. You will ensure compliance with subdivision regulations, coordinate with engineers, developers and regulatory agencies, and direct field inspections and project budgets.

Reporting to the Director of Road & Bridge, you will manage staff, set priorities for development review processes, and drive initiatives to improve

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience overseeing land development regulations, project management and construction administration.
• Five years supervising and managing staff.
• Extensive knowledge in construction principles, and state and federal regulations concerning development/road construction.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required.
• Certifications (CFM and Inspector) required or obtainable within 12 months; TxDOT LGP101 within 16 months.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and management of development services, reviewing subdivision plans and commercial site plans for compliance with Lubbock County Subdivision Regulations, construction inspections, and project delivery activities.
• Coordinate design review, construction oversight, inspection coordination, invoice approval, budget tracking, and adherence to project schedules; conduct field inspections.
• Collaborate with regulatory entities (TCEQ, TGLO, TDLR) as needed.
• Serve as primary on-site authority for real-time decision-making on project sites.
• Exercise independent judgement to issue field directives, approve plan modifications, or issue stop-work orders to protect public health and minimize liability.
• Establish goals and priorities for development staff; prepare reports and correspondence.
• Inform property owners and developers about Master Thoroughfare Plan, subdivision regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Communicate project goals, timelines, and impacts to residents and stakeholders.
• Assist with preparing departmental budgets and running the department within budget.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Field inspections

Independent judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Construction Management

Urban Planning

Public Administration

CFM Certification

Inspector Certification

TxDOT LGP101 certification

Job description

Reports directly to the Director of Road & Bridge/Road Commissioner, responsibilities include strategic planning and management of development services, with reviewing major and minor subdivision plans and/or commercial site plans to ensure compliance with Lubbock County Subdivision Regulations, construction inspections, and project delivery activities related to the plat review process, county infrastructure, roads, drainage and permitting. This position combines technical inspection expertise with strong project management leadership to ensure capital improvement projects and operational initiatives are delivered efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

• Interacts with engineers, developers, builders, contractors, architects, elected officials, County staff and the public regarding County regulations, permitting, inspection, land development and the development review process.
• Assist with project management efforts for capital and operational initiatives, including design review, construction oversight, inspection coordination, invoice approval, budget tracking, and adherence to project schedules. Conduct field inspections of work in progress or upon completion.
• Collaborate with regulatory entities as needed such as TCEQ, TGLO, and TDLR.
• Serve as primary on-site authority for real-time decision-making on project sites.
• Exercises independent judgement to issue immediate field directives, approve plan modifications, or enact emergency stop-work orders to protect public health, safeguard resources, and minimize County liability.
• Establish goals and priorities for development staff, projects, and development review processes. Prepares and submits reports and correspondence as necessary.
• Manages an ongoing effort to ensure that property owners and developers are properly informed, counseled, and advised in relation to the Master Throughfare Plan, subdivision regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Communicating project goals, timelines, and impacts to residents and stakeholders.
• Assist with preparing departmental / special program budgets and operating the department within the parameters of the approved budget.
• Supervises assigned staff.
• Assist with interview, hire, direct, evaluate, discipline, and/or terminate department personnel in accordance with established County and departmental policies and procedures.
• Suggest and analyze departmental record keeping procedures to efficiently manage department records and utilize computer information systems to maintain and effectively utilize department databases.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of emerging regulations, pending legislation and trends in planning and development that impact Lubbock County Subdivision Regulations, as well as current programs and processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related field. Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience overseeing land development regulations, project management and construction administration. Five years supervising and managing staff. Must have extensive knowledge in construction principles, and state and federal regulations concerning development/road construction. Valid Texas driver’s license required. Certified Flood Plan Manager (CFM) and Inspector Certification required or obtainable within 12 months of employment. TxDOT LGP101 certification required within 16 months of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A master’s degree and/or professional certification (e.g., PMP, CCM).
• Five to seven years of experience in civil engineering, municipal planning and land surveying.
• Working knowledge of County budget and finance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Excellent interpersonal, teambuilding and communication skills are needed. Must demonstrate working knowledge of principles and practices of land development regulations, construction inspection with material testing, safety standards, federal, state, and local regulations. Extensive problem-solving and decision making are required. Problem solving relating to public complaints and determining the most economical solution to fit the needs of the specific circumstance. Frequent contact with the Commissioners Court and other department heads, outside agencies, vendors, contractors, engineers, developers, and builders. Ability to perform non-scheduled work, including, but not limited to, extended work hours due to extenuating circumstances, such as weather emergencies or other work as assigned. Ability to operate autonomously and make compliance decisions in isolated areas of the County without immediate access to leadership.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Maintain the ability to occasionally stand, walk, kneel, and bend during the shift; reach, grip and use fine dexterity; push and pull objects; occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees; occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds; occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing; place arms above, at or below shoulder height; Use of vision and depth perception; and talking and hearing.

DISCLAIMER

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made

Equal Employment Employer

Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.