Community Development Leader - Urban Growth & Planning

City of Forney; Forney (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

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

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