Planning Services Leader – Assistant Director

City of Richardson Texas; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Richardson Texas seeks an Assistant Director of Development Services – Planning to lead the Planning Division and supervise staff under the Director of Development Services.

Responsibilities include reviewing zoning and development proposals, preparing planning studies, and presenting recommendations to City Council and commissions. Requires a Bachelor’s in planning (Master’s preferred), AICP preferred, and a Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Degree in planning, architecture, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• AICP certification strongly preferred; may be given preferential consideration.
• Texas driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Planning Division as assistant department head and supervise staff.
• Review zoning and development proposals for compliance with codes.
• Prepare technical planning studies and present to City bodies.
• Attend and represent the City at Plan Commission, ZBA, and City Council meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Planning administration

Public speaking

GIS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning

AICP certification preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

The City of Richardson Texas seeks an Assistant Director of Development Services – Planning to lead the Planning Division and supervise staff under the Director of Development Services.

Responsibilities include reviewing zoning and development proposals, preparing planning studies, and presenting recommendations to City Council and commissions. Requires a Bachelor’s in planning (Master’s preferred), AICP preferred, and a Texas driver’s license.