Manager - Development (Planning and Development- Civil Service)

City of Dallas

1d•$77,272 - $96,574

About The Position

The Development Manager manages, oversees, coordinates, and directs development activities for the department, including Sustainable Development and Construction programs, permitting, processes, and administration. The role establishes goals and standards, manages staff and operations, oversees policy and procedure implementation, and supports development-related technology and GIS activities. It also provides code interpretation and guidance, coordinates contract compliance, advises professionals and the public on City regulations, and represents the department to City officials, other departments, agencies, and the public.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a Social Science field, or an equivalency listed in the posting.
Five years of project/program or construction management experience with responsibility in at least three of these areas: policy development/implementation, program evaluation, project management, financial analysis/budgeting, report writing, performance planning, or preparing and/or delivering oral or written presentations.
Three years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity; this experience may be included in the required experience.
High school diploma/GED plus nine years of required experience, including three years in a supervisory/management capacity, may meet the education and experience requirement.
Associate degree in any field plus seven years of required experience, including three years in a supervisory/management capacity, may meet the education and experience requirement.
Bachelor's degree or higher in a non-specified field plus seven years of required experience, including three years in a supervisory/management capacity, may meet the education and experience requirement.
Master's degree or higher in a specified field plus three years of required experience, including three years in a supervisory/management capacity, may meet the education and experience requirement.
Knowledge of development activities, planning, arborist, permitting, and related processes.
Knowledge of City organizational structure, City planning systems, and other data processing systems.
Ability to estimate, justify, and evaluate costs and program effectiveness.
Ability to build working relationships with federal, state, and local agencies, City departments, and the general public.
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternatives, project consequences, and implement recommendations in support of established goals.
Ability to manage program activities and establish goals and objectives.
Ability to provide administrative and professional supervision, leadership, and direction to subordinate staff.
Ability to determine work procedures that expedite workflow, improve efficiency, and increase operational effectiveness.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Manage, oversee, monitor, and coordinate development processes, operations, programs, and activities; delegate assignments and implement changes to improve operations.
Plan, implement, monitor compliance with, and evaluate policies and procedures; provide direction on code interpretation and application, and oversee technology goals and innovation for City projects.
Establish short-, mid-, and long-term goals and objectives; develop or approve schedules, priorities, and standards; promote accountability and transparency.
Coordinate GIS implementation and development for zoning, plats, legal descriptions, and other mapping requests.
Assist in developing, preparing, managing, and implementing procedures, policies, and standards; provide recommendations and respond to requests from City Council, the City Manager's Office, and other management.
Communicate with and assist citizens and others with questions and concerns; direct and oversee staff activities involving code compliance, inspections, arborist work, and GIS for City developments.
Monitor contract compliance for City projects and serve as a liaison with the Procurement Office, Office of Risk Management, City Secretary, City Attorney, other departments, and vendors.
Manage records and facilitate communication and collaboration.
Consult with landscape architects, designers, engineers, developers, builders, surveyors, and other trade professionals on initial interpretations of City regulations and project strategies.
Review cases with planners and technical staff concerning zoning, historic and conservation districts, real estate, engineering reviews for City contracts, floodplain and escarpment permits, subdivision plats, Public Works and DWU projects, public-property site maintenance, long-term planning, and forestry-related matters.
Train staff and ensure inspection personnel are certified and current on construction trades and regulations; participate in hiring, training, and performance evaluations, and take disciplinary action when necessary.
Represent the department to City departments, the City Manager's Office, elected officials, and outside agencies; explain, justify, and defend departmental activities, policies, and reporting.
Negotiate and resolve sensitive or controversial issues, code compliance matters, and financial discrepancies.
Attend City Council and legislative hearings and take action on decisions or inquiries; review and coordinate responses to bills considered and adopted by the Texas State Legislature.
Perform other work as needed or assigned.