Planning & Zoning Director

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the City Manager is responsible for the management of the Planning and Zoning Department. This is supervisory position, and is responsible for the administration of development services, including planning, zoning and subdivision, building, construction, permits and inspections, and oversees staff operations. As well as long range planning programs for the city, specifically related to the development, implementation of land use, related municipal plans and policies and other related work as directed.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage, supervise, and evaluate the activities of the Planning and Zoning Department its mission and staff;
• Organize and conduct planning related studies;
• Manage and keep organized all Planning and Zoning related projects;
• Provide in detail information to the public regarding zoning and land use regulations, permitting processes, site requirements, subdivision platting, and other development requirements;
• Provide professional counsel and technical advice on matters related to planning, zoning, operation management;
• Prepare reports for presentations of technical planning information and staff recommendations concerning development requests to the City Council, Zoning and Land Use Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment and the general public;
• Act as the building official and is responsible for the effective administration of the development, building permit review processes, and retail food establishment inspection programs;
• Assist in the evaluation of environmental information (including Floodplain) and recommend mitigation measures to reduce adverse impacts of development;
• Enforce or assist in the enforcement of ordinances and regulations pertaining to planning and development as contained within the City’s Code of Ordinances, and relevant State laws;
• Manage all city permits and permit software systems;
• Efficiently use the City’s Permit software System;
• Assist with Economic Development Projects;
• Attend City Council, Zoning and Land Use Commission, and Board of Adjustment meetings as required;
• Prepare department budget by reconciling previous year budget; creating routine expenditures; analyzing sources of income and expenses and creating budget documents;
• Interact with public and agencies by answering and resolving complaints; attending conferences and seminars; and attending meetings with department heads and agencies.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a broad background in all aspects of city planning, urban design, land use, and revitalization.

• Required Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in planning, urban design, Architecture, Construction Management, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field. The City will also substitute for equivalent years of experience.
• Preferred Education: Master’s Degree in public administration, planning or urban design, or related field is highly desired. Certification in the American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) is highly preferred. 
• Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible urban planning, Municipal Planning, plan review, general city planning, zoning administration, or building code application experience to include three (3) years of supervisory or management experience is required.

For a full and complete copy of this job description, please visit the City of Leon Valley Employment Opportunities website at: https://www.leonvalleytexas.gov/hr/page/planning-and-zoning-director

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: All applications or resumes must be submitted to the Human Resources Office by Email: l.hernandez@leonvalleytexas.gov. Employment applications are available in-person at the Leon Valley City Hall, 6400 El Verde, Leon Valley Texas, 78238, or on the City’s website at www.LeonValleyTexas.gov.

Position open until filled.

AA/EOE/ADA