This position plans, directs and manages all activities and operations of the department. This is accomplished by directing employee functions and tasks; presenting and administering all budget activities; serving as the chief spokesperson and representative of the department; analyzing operations; providing consultation and recommendation to management, elected officials, boards and commissions; and furthering the objectives of management and elected officials. Other duties include establishing and enforcing internal controls and processes.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recommend and administer policies and procedures related to planning and zoning, building inspections, development-related projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures;
• Work with City staff and other officials in reviewing, amending and enforcing Ordinances; interpret, assess and ensure compliance with the Unified Development Code, Engineering Manual, Comprehensive Plan, and other applicable state, county and local ordinances and regulations to provide thorough, detail-oriented plan reviews of complex land use applications including annexation, zoning, subdivision plats, site development, and other land development applications.
• Direct the departmental financial processes by developing and recommending budget and program costs; responding to financial inquiries; interpreting directives; and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws;
• Direct the construction services, code compliance, environmental health, GIS and Floodplain staff in their respective functional activities;
• Act as official departmental representative to other departments, elected officials, developers, outside agencies and general public; participate on boards, commissions, and committees, and provide staff support and technical guidance to assigned boards and commissions; facilitate organized meetings and public hearings; explain/justify department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant and controversial issues;
• Perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, public administration or related field and five (5) years of work experience in planning for the public or private sector.
• Master's degree in urban planning, or related field preferred.
• Specialized training in GIS software applications is desirable or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• AICP preferred, or to be obtained within one year of hire.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Technical and administrative knowledge in municipal or regional planning, public administration; knowledge of building codes and city ordinances; regulations and guidelines prepared by state and federal agencies related to public health and safety.
• Knowledge of engineering and planning principles, financial management, management practices and general government and municipal operations including economic development;
• Knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, management and personnel.;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing;
• Skill in developing and presenting presentations, programs and reports to elected officials and groups in public settings;
• Ability to interpret and communicate to others zoning laws, building codes, and other related codes; read detailed maps and surveys;
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.