Manager - Development (Planning and Development- Civil Service)

City of Dallas; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dallas is seeking an experienced Development Manager to oversee Sustainable Development and Construction, programs, permitting, processes, and administration. The role coordinates projects and cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with city standards and priorities.

You will mentor staff, manage contracts, and liaise with City Council and other departments. Strong leadership, analytics, problem solving, and communication are essential to improve operations and service delivery for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business, public administration, or social science field.
• 5 years project/program or construction management experience with 3+ areas.
• 3 years supervisory/management experience.
• Equivalencies as listed in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Manage development processes and coordinate operations.
• Set goals and monitor compliance with policies.
• Coordinate GIS implementation and support zoning/plats.
• Oversee contracts, liaise with procurement and risk management.
• Provide training and supervise staff.
• Interact with City Council and management on requests.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and reporting.
• Support design professionals with city regulations.
• Assist in long-term planning and service delivery improvements.

Skills

Development processes

GIS implementation

Policy development

Leadership

Contract management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field

Equivalencies as listed (HS + 9 years, etc.)

Tools

GIS software

Job description

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Job Summary / Job Description Overview

The Development Manager manages, oversees, coordinates, and provides direction for all development activities for the department. Manages the provision of Sustainable Development and Construction and all programs, permitting, processes, and administration. Position Note: The Manager – Development within the Innovation Unit supervises and develops employees with specialized technical, analytical, and business-process expertise. The position oversees functions including departmental technology initiatives, systems administration, maintenance and enhancements, data analysis and reporting, and business-process improvements to strengthen operational efficiency and service delivery. The position coordinates projects, resources, and cross-functional teams to ensure solutions align with departmental priorities, operational needs, and City standards. Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills are essential.

Essential Functions

• 1 Manages, oversees, and monitors all development processes, operations, and activities; delegates authority and responsibility for assigned tasks to subordinates; identifies needed areas of change or development and institutes changes to improve operations; plans, implements, coordinates, monitors compliance, and evaluates policies and procedures; provides code interpretation and application direction; manages and oversees technology goals an innovation for City projects
• 2 Establishes short-, mid- and long-term goals and objectives; develops and/or approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; ensures accountability and transparency within development, inspection, and other related matters; coordinates GIS implementation and development to support zoning, plat, legal description, and other mapping requests.
• 3 Assists in the development, preparation, management, and implementation of procedures, policies, and standards; provides sound recommendations, and handles various requests from City Council, City Manager's Office, and other management; communicates and assists citizens and other individuals with questions, concerns, or other related queries; manages development staff and provides direction and oversight for code compliance, inspection procedures, arborist activities, and GIS activities for developments within the City.
• 4 Manages, oversees, and monitors contract compliance for projects within the City; serves as a contract liaison between various departments including the Procurement Office, Office of Risk Management, City Secretary, City Attorney, and other vendors; provides records management and coordination facilitating communication and effective collaboration.
• 5 Consults with landscape architects, designers, engineers, developers, builders, surveyors, and other trade professionals to provide initial interpretation and guidance with city regulations and to provide insights on strategies for completing their projects successfully.
• 6 Reviews individual cases with city planners and other technical staff for zoning cases, historic and conservation district applications, real estate reviews, engineering reviews for city contracts, floodplain permit reviews, escarpment permits, early releases for subdivision plats, Public Works projects, DWU projects, public property site maintenance inspections, long-term planning projects, and general forestry-related questions.
• 7 Provides training and ensures all inspection personnel are properly certified and up to date on all current trends an developments in construction trades and related regulations; participates in hiring, training, and performance evaluations; takes disciplinary action where necessary.
• 8 Serves as the acting official departmental representative to other City departments, City Manager's Office, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains, justifies, and defends department activities, policies, and reporting; negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues, code compliance issues, and financial discrepancies.
• 9 Attends City Council and legislative hearings and takes necessary action regarding decisions or inquiries made at such hearings; reviews and coordinates responses to bills considered and adopted by the Texas State Legislature.
• 10 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• 1 Knowledge of all development activities, planning, arborist, permitting, and related processes.
• 2 Knowledge of city organizational structure, city planning systems, and other data processing systems.
• 3 Ability to estimate, justify, and evaluate costs and program effectiveness.
• 4 Ability to establish a good rapport and working relationship with federal, state, and local agencies, other city departments, and the general public.
• 5 Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of established goals.
• 6 Ability to manage program activities and establish goals and objectives.
• 7 Ability to provide administrative and professional supervision, leadership, and direction to subordinate staff
• 8 Ability to determine work procedures that expedite workflow, improve efficiency, and increase operational effectiveness.
• 9 Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• 10 Establishing and maintaining effectively working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in a Business, Business Administration, Public Administration, or Social Science field.

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of project/program or construction management experience with responsibility for three (3) or more of the following areas: policy development/ implementation program evaluation project management financial analysis/budgeting report writing performance planning preparing and/or delivering oral/written presentations. AND Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity. (This experience may be included in the above experience)

EQUIVALENCIES: High school diploma/GED plus nine (9) years of the required experience, including three (3) years of supervisory/ management capacity, will meet the education and experience requirement. Associate degree in any field plus seven (7) years of the required experience, including three (3) years of supervisory/ management capacity, will meet the education and experience. Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a non-specified field plus seven (7) years of the required experience, including three (3) years of supervisory/ management capacity, will meet the education and experience. Master’s degree (or higher) in a specified field plus three (3) years of the required experience, including three (3) years of supervisory/ management capacity, will meet the education and experience.

Salary Range $77,272.00 - $96,574.40 The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.

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