Development Services Director

Assists in planning, directing, managing and coordinating the activities, operations and

staff of the Development Services Department. Provides administrative support to the

Director; and advises on planning and development decisions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and

responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform

job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

1. Directs the activities of the division/department, which includes planning, coordinating,

administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems,

standards, and/or service offerings; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local

laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.

2. Supervises staff, which includes prioritizing and assigning work, conducting

performance evaluations: ensuring staff is trained; ensuring employees follow policies

and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making

hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions or recommendations.

3. Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems and internal

reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; and directs and

implements changes.

4. Participates in the development and administration of the department budget.

forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves

expenditures: and implements budgetary adjustments, as needed.

5. Represents the Development Services Department to other departments, elected

officials, developers, outside agencies and the general public; coordinates assigned

activities with other departments, outside agencies and organizations; participates on

a variety of boards, commissions and committees; and provides staff support and

technical guidance to boards, commissions and the Director.

6. Provides staff assistance to the Development Services Director and other executive

level staff as appropriate.

7. Performs other related duties as required

Job Requirements

Operations, services and activities of City planning and development programs.

-Principles and practices of administration and management.

-Methods and techniques of budget forecasting and monitoring.

-Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to city

planning and development.

- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

- City personnel policies and procedures.

- Principles and procedures for developing goals, objectives and management

plans.

- Modern principles and practices of project / program management, engineering,

construction, capital planning and project controls.

- Methods and techniques in conducting research.

- Principles of data management, controls and report preparation.

- Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.

- Principles and procedures of municipal financial record keeping and reporting.

- Office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and

spreadsheet and project scheduling applications.

Skills:

- Time and project management.

- Decision making and problem solving.

- Analyzing data and trends.

Ability to:

- Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

- Assist in managing and directing a comprehensive city planning and development

services program.

- Administer departmental goals, objectives and procedures.

- Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make

appropriate adjustments.

- Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns

and needs.

- Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of subordinate employees.

- Delegate authority and responsibility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health savings account
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Extended hours
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Glen Rose, TX 76043: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000