| Purpose: |
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Under general direction of the Director for Development Services oversees the effective leadership, strategic planning and management of multiple activities and operations of the Development Services Department. Creates and executes policies included in City ordinances, resolutions and administrative regulations and state law. |
| 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.
- Directs, develops, implements and oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services that support the department’s purpose and forecast.
- Presents for the department and represents the department’s interests for City Council meetings and meets with City Council members to address department specific matters.
- Creates and maintains the strategic vision and plan for the department and implements activities which align with the department mission and vision.
- Represents the department’s interest and position before state and local governmental officials, boards, commissions, associations and community organizations.
- Develops a staffing structure that supports the efficient delivery of programs and services.
- Develops and implements short and long-range strategies, objectives, and priorities.
- Fosters and develops a culture of positive customer service in working relationships with key staff, division and departmental employees, other governmental organizations, and with external services, such as consultants, citizens, legal counsel, boards, and commissions, and City Council.
- Builds and manages effective management teams.
- Responds to and resolves complex and sensitive issues and complaints both internal and external.
- Assists with analyzing fiscal impact of proposed policies and programs.
- Ensures all activities are complete and in compliance with city/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
- 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 plan strategically
- 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, and Engineering or in a field related to the job, plus six (6) years of related experience in public or business administration, four (4) 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 License
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