Planning and Development Director

Planning and Development Director

Salary: 131 - $90,676.00 Minimum Salary, or as per Compensation Policy Promotional Method.

Distinguishing Features of the Position (Summary)

The Director of Planning and Development performs professional-level work in directing the assigned planning and development programs or functions. Duties include managing the County's Community Services Department community development programs, implementing neighborhood revitalization activities, coordinating, pursuing and administering various grants, and implementing special projects as assigned by the Commissioners Court and County Administration. Responsibilities include briefing the County Commissioner's Court and Administration on possible State, Federal and Local grant opportunities. Positions in this class perform routine administration and identify needed corrective actions to resolve discrepancies; answer questions; and maintain documents and records. The incumbent is expected to exercise considerable initiative and judgment in carrying out assigned duties. Work is performed under the general supervision of County Administration who reviews work through conferences, reports, and overall results achieved.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Manages and Directs the County's community services department and programs; coordinates and administers grant-funded projects through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Office of Rural Community Affairs, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, United States Department of Agriculture, Texas Water Development Board, Texas General Land Office, Texas Historical Commission, and others.

Develops, implements, and coordinates neighborhood redevelopment activities, involving potable water, sanitary sewer, streets and drainage, and housing rehabilitation and replacement for rural communities.

Conducts public meetings, makes presentations, maintains citizen participation component; serves as department liaison between supervisors, vendors, and other departments in regards to planning and/or development policies and activities and provides technical assistance to County departments, external agencies, and the public.

Works with community-based organizations, nonprofit groups, and community action agencies on pass-through-grant projects, neighborhood improvements, or related community development activities.

Conducts and/or coordinates comprehensive planning studies, including data compilation, data analysis, report preparation, and presentation of recommendations; works on special projects dealing with historic preservation, U.S. Census, criminal justice, law enforcement, code enforcement, beach cleanup, and others.

Prepares various department documents requiring knowledge of department policies, programs, and procedures and which may involve researching, compiling, analyzing, retrieving and/or summarizing data.

Communicates with County Commissioners Court, County Administration, County Departments, State, Federal and local Agencies, subordinates, elected officials, and the general public to establish and maintain effective working relationships in development and coordination of grant applications

Research and pursue grant opportunities including but not limited to, coastal improvement projects, park projects, transportation projects, bridge improvement projects, Community Improvement projects, neighborhood revitalization, natural resources, broadband connectivity, etc.

Prepare and monitor grant applications to ensure compliance with grant requirements

Analyzes geographic data

Deals tactfully with complex and sensitive government and community issues

Deals effectively with a variety of public and private agencies in coordinating programs and services

Monitors proposed legislation that may provide funding opportunities for prioritized projects as identified by the County Commissioners Court and County Administration

Additional Functions

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Urban Studies, Public Administration or related field; supplemented by of five (5) years of experience performing administrative and/or managerial support in comprehensive planning, community development, or public administration work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. American Institute of Certified Planners certification preferred.

ADA Compliance

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

BENEFITS:

Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System, and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.

AA/EEO/MFD EMPLOYER

Salary : $90,676 - $131,000