Assistant Director of Community Development

About the City of Cleburne

The City of Cleburne is a growing community in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, located just 20 minutes from downtown Fort Worth via the Chisholm Trail Parkway. As the seat of Johnson County, it combines historic downtown character with continued residential, commercial, and industrial growth. The City serves more than 36,000 residents across 38 square miles and operates as a full-service municipality with its own water, wastewater, sanitation, airport, and city services.

Cleburne offers a high quality of life with low crime, strong schools, and access to a wide range of amenities, including Cleburne State Park, Lake Pat Cleburne, an 18-hole golf course, parks and recreation facilities, museums, theaters, a water park, a 90-acre sports complex, and The Depot at Cleburne Station, home of the Cleburne Railroaders. 

Role Description

The Assistant Director of Community Development is a leadership role responsible for supporting the overall operations of the department, including Planning, Building Inspections, and Health, with primary oversight of the Planning Division’s daily operations and strategic initiatives. This position advances long-range planning, administers development regulations, ensures compliance with state and local codes, supports high-quality service to residents and stakeholders, and serves as acting director when needed. The role is instrumental in guiding community growth through policy development, zoning, subdivision review, and long-term land use planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a closely related field required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible municipal planning experience
• At least one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of planning principles, zoning, subdivision processes, and development regulations
• Knowledge of Texas local government requirements and applicable codes
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex development projects
• Strong skills in problem-solving, negotiation, and consensus-building
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical reports and public presentations
• Valid Class C Texas driver license required; AICP certification strongly preferred

Compensation and Benefits

The City provides health, dental and vision insurance, retirement through Texas Municipal Retirement System matched 2:1 with a 8% employee contribution, longevity pay, life insurance, long-term disability, health and wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Optional benefits include deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, EAP, additional life and LTD insurance, and more. This position is open until filled. The City of Cleburne is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.

Salary Range: $95,040.56 - $110,175.56