Strategic Director of Planning & 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

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,