Director of Development Services-City of Lufkin

Major Duties

• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the operations of the Engineering Services Department, including planning and zoning, building inspections, code enforcement, and related administrative functions.
• Develops, implements, and monitors departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Oversees development review activities, including zoning, subdivision, site development, annexation, and building permit matters, to ensure compliance with City ordinances, adopted plans, and applicable regulations.
• Serves as the City's primary advisor on development, zoning, and land use matters for the City Manager, elected officials, boards, commissions, developers, consultants, and the public.
• Prepares and presents staff reports, recommendations, and other materials to the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and other boards or committees as assigned.
• Supervises, trains, evaluates, and develops department staff; makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, promotion, and other personnel actions.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors the departmental budget and ensures efficient use of personnel, operating, and program resources.
• Oversees the administration of grant programs and related funding assistance programs.
• Collaborates with other City departments, outside agencies, utility providers, developers, consultants, and community groups to coordinate departmental activities.
• Responds to citizen inquiries, complaints, and appeals regarding departmental actions, policies, and development-related matters.
• Represents the City at meetings, public presentations, hearings, and community events as needed.
• Prepares for and responds to emergency operations as required; may serve in the Emergency Operations Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, planning, engineering, or a related field.
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in development services, planning and zoning, building inspection, code administration, or a closely related municipal field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas driver's license.