Director of Planning and Inspections

City of El Paso•Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of El Paso, TX is seeking an accomplished, forward-thinking Director of Planning and Inspections to lead a department that plays a critical role in shaping the City's growth, development, economic mobility, and quality of life. Reporting to a Deputy City Manager, the Director oversees planning and land development, building permitting and inspections, customer service, licensing and special events, and City real estate functions. The Director will provide strategic and operational leadership while advancing efficient development processes, strong customer service, organizational improvement, and effective collaboration across the City and community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Policy Analysis, Urban or Regional Planning, Urban Design, Business or Public Administration, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
Eight years of relevant professional experience.
Six years in a managerial role.
Demonstrated effectiveness working with corporate, education, not-for-profit, and community organizations.
A valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent is required by the date of appointment.
Residency within the City of El Paso is required by the date of employment.
Significant leadership experience in planning, development, inspections, building services, or a closely related field.
Strong knowledge of municipal planning, land development, zoning, development review, and building and zoning codes.
Demonstrated success improving processes, customer service, and organizational performance.
The ability to lead change while valuing employee expertise, collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, conflict-resolution, and public-engagement skills.
Experience using data, technology, and performance measures to improve efficiency, transparency, and service delivery.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage, direct, and assist in the alignment of development-related functions.
Serve as a liaison to external organizations and the private, education, military, and not-for-profit sectors on development-related matters.
Provide leadership for the City's development-related functions, including: planning, zoning, subdivisions, long-range planning, and land-development policy.
Oversee residential and commercial permitting, plan review, inspections, and code interpretation.
Manage customer service, pre-development assistance, and interdepartmental development coordination.
Oversee City real estate, land, easements, rights-of-way, leasing, and property compliance.
Lead department strategy, budget, performance management, organizational development, and workforce leadership.
Communicate and coordinate with City leadership, Mayor and Council, developers, businesses, community organizations, regulatory agencies, and the public.