What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development Services position at City of DeSoto, TX?
Salary : $120,685.66 - $181,028.47 Annually
Location : DeSoto, TX
Job Type : Regular Fulltime
Job Number : 01161
Department : Development Services
Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
FLSA : Exempt
Description
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
- Develop, plan and implement department goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures related to planning, building inspection, and engineering operations;
- Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the department's work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures;
- Directs 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;
- Represents the Development Services Department to other departments, elected officials, developers, outside agencies and general public; participates on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees, and provides staff support and technical guidance to assigned boards and commissions;
- Develops and maintains relationships with departments, customers, elected officials, and outside agencies by participating in meetings and on committees; preparing and presenting information in public settings; negotiating agreements; reviewing contracts; and responding to complaints and inquiries; and
- Performs other assigned duties.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Sedentary work; ability to lift / exert up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally. Work in an office setting with visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting and standing to perform essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving. Occasional exposure to outdoor elements for site inspections with staff.
First review of applications on March 10, 2025.
Employee Benefit Information
Health Insurance- BCBS
Dental Insurance- BCBS
Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight
Flexible Spending - Payflex
Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.
Life Insurance- Dearborn National
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.
Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National
This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.
Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks
Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.
Education Pay
Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.
Social Security
Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.
Texas Municipal Retirement System
Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2 : 1.
Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.
Vacation
Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year).
All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).
Sick Leave
Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).
Holidays
Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.
Longevity Pay
Earned at a rate of $4 per month.
This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).
Worker's Compensation
Worker's compensation coverage is provided for all employees.
Fire / Police
Eligible for Education / Certification pay.
Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual / Empower
Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.
Salary : $120,686 - $181,028
