Under the general direction of the City Manager is responsible for the management of the Planning and Zoning Department. This job is a 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.

• 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 program.
• Assist in the evaluation of environmental information (including Floodplain) and recommend mitigation measures to reduce adverse impacts of development.

Criteria Requirements: 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. 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.

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.

A copy of the entire job announcement and job description can be found on the City of Leon Valley website at: P&Z Director Job Announcement