Assistant Director of Development Services

About the role

Reports directly to the Director of Road & Bridge/Road Commissioner. Responsibilities include strategic planning and management of development services, reviewing major and minor subdivision plans and/or commercial site plans to ensure compliance with Lubbock County Subdivision Regulations, construction inspections, and project delivery activities related to the plat review process, county infrastructure, roads, drainage and permitting. This position combines technical inspection expertise with strong project management leadership to ensure capital improvement projects and operational initiatives are delivered efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with engineers, developers, builders, contractors, architects, elected officials, County staff and the public regarding County regulations, permitting, inspection, land development and the development review process.
• Assist with project management efforts for capital and operational initiatives, including design review, construction oversight, inspection coordination, invoice approval, budget tracking, and adherence to project schedules.
• Conduct field inspections of work in progress or upon completion.
• Collaborate with regulatory entities as needed such as TCEQ, TGLO, and TDLR.
• Serve as primary on-site authority for real-time decision-making on project sites.
• Exercises independent judgement to issue immediate field directives, approve plan modifications, or enact emergency stop-work orders to protect public health, safeguard resources, and minimize County liability.
• Establish goals and priorities for development staff, projects, and development review processes.
• Prepares and submits reports and correspondence as necessary.
• Manages an ongoing effort to ensure that property owners and developers are properly informed, counseled, and advised in relation to the Master Thoroughfare Plan, subdivision regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Communicating project goals, timelines, and impacts to residents and stakeholders.
• Assist with preparing departmental / special program budgets and operating the department within the parameters of the approved budget.
• Supervises assigned staff.
• Assist with interview, hire, direct, evaluate, discipline, and/or terminate department personnel in accordance with established County and departmental policies and procedures.
• Suggest and analyze departmental record keeping procedures to efficiently manage department records and utilize computer information systems to maintain and effectively utilize department databases.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of emerging regulations, pending legislation and trends in planning and development that impact Lubbock County Subdivision Regulations, as well as current programs and processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related field.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience overseeing land development regulations, project management and construction administration.
• Five years supervising and managing staff.
• Must have extensive knowledge in construction principles, and state and federal regulations concerning development/road construction.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) and Inspector Certification required or obtainable within 12 months of employment.
• TxDOT LGP101 certification required within 16 months of employment.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree and/or professional certification (e.g., PMP, CCM).
• Five to seven years of experience in civil engineering, municipal planning and land surveying.
• Working knowledge of County budget and finance.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, teambuilding and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of land development regulations, construction inspection with material testing, safety standards, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Extensive problem-solving and decision making abilities.
• Problem solving relating to public complaints and determining the most economical solution to fit the needs of the specific circumstance.
• Frequent contact with the Commissioners Court and other department heads, outside agencies, vendors, contractors, engineers, developers, and builders.
• Ability to perform non-scheduled work, including extended work hours due to extenuating circumstances, such as weather emergencies or other work as assigned.
• Ability to operate autonomously and make compliance decisions in isolated areas of the County without immediate access to leadership.

Physical Requirements

• Maintain the ability to occasionally stand, walk, kneel, and bend during the shift.
• Reach, grip and use fine dexterity.
• Push and pull objects.
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing.
• Place arms above, at or below shoulder height.
• Use of vision and depth perception.
• Talking and hearing.