Director, City Planning & Development

Alvarado, City of (TX); Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alvarado seeks a Community Development Director to administer Planning, Zoning, Building Inspection, and GIS functions. You will liaise with the City Manager to deliver services across divisions and supervise department staff.

Responsibilities include policy interpretation, ordinance revisions, staff reports, and coordination with commissions. Strong leadership and communication are essential for guiding development and public engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years progressively responsible professional experience in planning, urban design, or development.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Valid Texas Driver's License; driving record compliant with City policy.

Responsibilities

• Establish policies and procedures and enforce zoning, subdivision, and building code regulations.
• Manage planning, zoning, building permitting, inspections, GIS, and development functions.
• Oversee GIS mapping database development and liaison with Public Works for infrastructure mapping.

Skills

Urban planning

Zoning

Public administration

Planning policy

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Planning

Public Administration

Job description

City of Alvarado seeks a Community Development Director to administer Planning, Zoning, Building Inspection, and GIS functions. You will liaise with the City Manager to deliver services across divisions and supervise department staff.

Responsibilities include policy interpretation, ordinance revisions, staff reports, and coordination with commissions. Strong leadership and communication are essential for guiding development and public engagement.