JOB DESCRIPTION

The Development Services Director oversees/directs City Planning, and related development services of Building Inspections, Business Licensing, and Code Enforcement. The Director directs all operations of the department and reports to the City Manager. The Director directs planning initiatives and provides staff support to the City Manager, City Council, and the advisory committees for the Master Plan and Architectural Review.

Development Services include all functions, building inspection services, business licensing, and code enforcement activities.

1. Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.
2. Manage all services and activities, including planning, zoning, subdivision development, historic preservation, growth management, business licensing, business inspections and audits, code enforcement; building code inspections, plans examination and building permits. Recommend, approve and administer policies and procedures.
3. Direct the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area.
4. Establish, within city policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
5. Supervise all department staff, either directly or indirectly through senior staff.
6. Develop organization-wide or department-wide goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
7. Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
8. Ensure that the City Manager and City Council are kept fully informed on the condition of the department and about any trends, events, or emerging issues of significance to the City's success.
9. Report events and activities to senior management and elected and appointed officials.
10. Represent the City on local and regional boards. May make presentations and appear before various governing bodies, community organizations, special interest groups, and the public soliciting input, explaining recommendations and/or offering clarification on zoning, development, and building standards.
11. Implement the General Plan and Unified Development Code.
12. Manage planning programs; oversee zoning administration activities; interact with community groups, citizens and businesses involved with zoning related issues; analyze zoning requirements and policies and make recommendations for needed revisions; oversee development projects involving long- range planning for the community and the region; monitor revisions and updates to the Master Plan; participate in city management discussions regarding planning issues.
13. Provide leadership in developing and implementing environmental sustainability strategies and programs for the city; serve as a key advisor to the City Manager and City Council on matters related to sustainability; participate in the coordination and collaboration of sustainability initiatives with other departments, outside agencies, other governmental entities and non-governmental organizations; oversee the development and implementation of work done in all the program areas.
14. Evaluate planning-related legislation and its applicability to department projects.
15. Evaluate proposals to the local government for planning consulting services.
16. Coordinate department activities with those of other departments involved in development services, working toward a process that is as efficient and customer-friendly as possible.
17. Attend periodic evening and weekend meetings.
18. Negotiate public/private partnerships which could involve site assembly, condemnation, creative financing and multi-party participation.
19. Maintain historical files and records regarding Planning, Zoning, Building, Business Licensing, and Code Enforcement functions.
20. Oversee the adoption and amendment of Building Codes in conjunction with the building officials and Southern Nevada Building Officials.
21. Respond to and resolve the most difficult and sensitive citizen, developer, and business inquiries and complaints.
22. Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations.
23. Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times.

Application can be filed online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mesquitenv/jobs/5471055/development-services-director?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Deadline to apply: 9/30/26 11:59PM Pacific

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