Community Growth & Planning: Assistant Director

City of Forney; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Public engagement

Project coordination

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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.