DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

City of Richardson • Full-time • Richardson, Texas, United States • max $189.15k / year • 1m ago

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general administrative direction of the Assistant City Manager for Development Services and/or the City Manager, administer the operations of the Development Services Department. Provide professional counsel and technical advice to the City Manager and/or his staff, City Council, City Plan Commission, and Development Services staffon matters relating to the operation, management, and policy and program development of the Planning, Development and Engineering, and Traffic and Transportation divisions of the Development Services Department. Perform other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of subordinates and division heads in the Development Services Department (Planning, Development and Engineering, and Traffic and Transportation divisions), with activities including zoning, comprehensive planning, plan review, transportation planning, traffic operations, and special projects. Administer and provide guidance in the areas of: annual budget; project and departmental work schedules; research, preparation and presentation of technical and operational studies and recommendations. Monitor ordinances and fee schedules; draft and review revisions. Administer contracts in compliance with City and State requirements. Attend City Plan Commission meetings and City Council meetings as needed. Effectively represent positions of the City to the public and media. Effectively represent the City in professional organizations, governmental agencies, and at outside activities as needed. Communicate courteously and effectively with other employees, city officials, the business community, contractors, developers, and the public, in person, in writing, and by telephone, sometimes in stressful situations. Coordinate effectively with other department heads, developers, and the public. Read and analyze difficult source documents and plans. Sit and use computer for word processing and other applications for extended periods of time.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR LICENSES:

Bachelors Degree required in Public Administration, City Planning or closely related field; Masters degree preferred. Certification required by American Institute of Certified Planners.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:

Six years progressively responsible experience required in municipal administration, with a demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate and negotiate with elected and appointed officials, staff, developers, and the general public. Skill required in public speaking and report writing. Proficiency required in computer applications.

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