| Purpose: |
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Under general direction of the Assistant City Manager, this position is responsible for the planning, directing, and leading of development, permitting, and code compliance for the City of Austin.
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| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services that support the department’s purpose.
- Manages and leads programs and activities among various City Departments, neighborhood associations, public agencies, and private sector representatives, judicial agencies, and law enforcement agencies.
- Develops a staffing structure that supports the efficient delivery of programs and services.
- Develops and implements short and long-range strategies, objectives, and priorities.
- Briefs and advises City management and Council regarding department programs and services in person and through written reports.
- Builds and manages an effective executive team.
- Responds to and resolves complex and sensitive issues and complaints both internal and external.
- Ensures all activities are carried out in compliance with City and departmental policies and procedures, local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing activities.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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- Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing development and code compliance.
- Skill in directing the activities of a complex and diverse organization.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and priorities.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Ability to interpret, recommend and propose revisions to state statutes and city ordinances.
- Ability to consistently, effectively, and tactfully communicate with people at many levels.
- Ability to communicate complex, technical issues in non-technical terms to the general public.
- Ability to use an equity lens and framework to create inclusive, diverse, and safe workplaces and community programs.
- Ability to manage diversity, understand inclusion, and work with diverse communities/populations to build constructive and effective relationships.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, the public, elected officials, and boards and commissions.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or in a field related to the job, plus seven (7) years of related experience, five (5) years of which were in a managerial capacity.
• Master’s degree may substitute for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License
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