Director of Planning and Inspections

The City of El Paso Texas; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The City of El Paso Texas is seeking an accomplished Director of Planning and Inspections to lead a department that shapes the City's growth, development, mobility, and quality of life. Reporting to a Deputy City Manager, the Director oversees planning, land development, building permitting and inspections, customer service, licensing and special events, and City real estate functions.

Under administrative direction, you will advance efficient development processes, strengthen customer service,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred; in planning, public administration, architecture, engineering or related field; eight years of professional experience with six in management.
• residency within the City of El Paso by date of employment; Texas Class C Driver's License by appointment.
• Experience collaborating with corporate, education, not-for-profit, and community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Planning, zoning, subdivisions, long-range planning, and land-development policy.
• Residential and commercial permitting, plan review, inspections, and code interpretation.
• Customer service, pre-development assistance, and interdepartmental development coordination; City real estate, land, easements, rights-of-way, leasing, and property compliance.
• Department strategy, budget, performance management, organizational development, and workforce leadership.
• Communication and coordination with City leadership, Mayor and Council, developers, businesses, community organizations, regulatory agencies, and the public.

Skills

Leadership experience

Planning and development knowledge

Customer service and public engagement

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Requirements

MOS Codes: None

The City of El Paso, TX (pop 683,012) is seeking an accomplished, forward-thinking Director of Planning and Inspections to lead a department that plays a critical role in shaping the City's growth, development, economic mobility, and quality of life.

Reporting to a Deputy City Manager, the Director oversees planning and land development, building permitting and inspections, customer service, licensing and special events, and City real estate functions. The Director will provide strategic and operational leadership while advancing efficient development processes, strong customer service, organizational improvement, and effective collaboration across the City and community.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, with a Master's preferred, in Policy Analysis, Urban or Regional Planning, Urban Design, Business or Public Administration, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, and eight years of relevant professional experience, including six years in a managerial role.

Candidates must also demonstrate effectiveness working with corporate, education, not-for-profit, and community organizations. A valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent is required by the date of appointment, and residency within the City of El Paso is required by the date of employment.

General Purpose

Under administrative direction, as a department director, manage, direct, and assist in the alignment of development-related functions; and serve as a liaison to external organizations and the private, education, military, and not-for-profit sectors on development-related matters.

Typical Duties

• Planning, zoning, subdivisions, long-range planning, and land-development policy
• Residential and commercial permitting, plan review, inspections, and code interpretation
• Customer service, pre-development assistance, and interdepartmental development coordinationCity real estate, land, easements, rights-of-way, leasing, and property compliance
• Department strategy, budget, performance management, organizational development, and workforce leadership
• Communication and coordination with City leadership, Mayor and Council, developers, businesses, community organizations, regulatory agencies, and the public

The ideal candidate

The City is seeking a candidate with these key competencies:

The Successful Candidate Will Bring

• Significant leadership experience in planning, development, inspections, building services, or a closely related field. Strong knowledge of municipal planning, land development, zoning, development review, and building and zoning codes. Demonstrated success improving processes, customer service, and organizational performance. The ability to lead change while valuing employee expertise, collaboration, accountability, and professional development. Excellent communication, relationship-building, conflict-resolution, and public-engagement skills. Experience using data, technology, and performance measures to improve efficiency, transparency, and service delivery

Compensation And Benefits

The anticipated hiring range is $190,000 to $210,000.

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• life insurance
• paid time off
• holidays
• parental and shared leave
• employee assistance programs
• wellness incentives
• and retirement benefits
• Health Savings Account
• deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• tuition assistance
• training and certification resources
• and other programs

Visit elpasotexas.gov/careers/benefits/ to learn more about the City's employee benefits.

Relocation assistance is subject to City approval and will be addressed with the successful candidate.

For more information about the City of El Paso, please visit: https://www.elpasotexas.gov/

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