Salary: Depends on qualifications
GENERAL SUMMARY
To plan, administer and manage the activities and operations related to planning, development, neighborhood services and revitalization and code compliance, including the Planning, Building Inspection, Historic Mesquite and Health Divisions; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.
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SUPERVISION
General supervision is provided by an Assistant City Manager. Direct reports include the Manager of Planning, Manager of Historic Preservation, Manager of Health, and Building Official.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Develop, plan and implement goals and objectives for each major function; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
- Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the Department's work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
- Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the budget process; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement midyear adjustments.
- Coordinate activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide highly responsible staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
- Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; evaluate employee performance; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement disciplinary procedures. Provide timely, accurate feedback and thorough Performance Reviews for supervised employees.
- Direct the preparation of agenda items for the City Council, and various committees and boards involved in the planning, development and code compliance activities; present agenda items to the Council as needed.
- Develop and review staff reports related to planning, development and code compliance matters; present reports to a variety of commissions, committees, boards and the City Council.
- Direct the evaluation, selection and administration of outside contracts for planning, development and code compliance projects and activities.
- Review and oversee code changes to ensure constitutional compliance with state and federal laws; stay abreast of new or amended state and federal codes.
- Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
- Provide timely, accurate and thorough Performance Reviews for supervised employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Any combination of the following education and experience is qualifying:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, business administration, public administration, architecture, engineering or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Seven years municipal experience managing planning, development and code compliance programs at the department head level.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid driver's license.
American Institute of Certified Planners certification is desired.
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some evenings and weekends as needed and occasional travel.
APPLY ONLINE AT: www.cityofmesquite.com