Assistant Director-Commercial Permitting & Engineering Services -Planning and Development

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Job Summary

Job Description
 

Overview

The purpose of this position is to supervise and manage staff responsible for the review of projects for public improvements by private development. This is accomplished by managing staff responsible for reviewing civil engineering plans for public infrastructure ensuring all design criteria, specifications, and requirements are met. The division managed by the Assistant Director also reviews preliminary plats, drainage plans related to private development, and legal descriptions for easements and right-of-way needed for public infrastructure, and all commercial permitting. This position coordinates with developers, contractors, and consultants and requires knowledge of water, wastewater, and storm drain design.

 

Essential Functions

1 Supervises and manages staff responsible for reviewing design and construction of public infrastructure improvements completed by private development,

2 Facilitates plan approvals, pre-construction meetings, and project close out; provides oversight for development related engineering permits.

3 Provides Council, City Management and Department assistance by answering questions and providing information related to public infrastructure requirements for private development.

4 Manages staff responsible for projects from the pre-construction meetings to close-out of construction project.

5 Coordinates and interacts with the civil review engineers, inspectors, and other City employees and citizens.

6 Manages escarpment review process.

7 Manages review of proportionality determinations on required infrastructure improvements for private development. Assists in preparing departmental budget by providing supporting documentation and performance measurements and proposing appropriate staffing levels and enhancements to services.

8 All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within the department/division.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1 Experience in process improvement strategies such as Lean Six Sigma

2 Demonstrated leadership in team building and inter agency coordination

3 Ability to provide administrative and professional supervision, leadership, and direction to subordinate staff

4 Ability to establish a good rapport and working relationship with federal, state, and local agencies, other city departments, and the general public

5 Ability to propose solutions to unique and complex development scenarios

6 Familiarity with State and local codes relative to the provision of public infrastructure

7 Ability to present complex issues to senior management and elected and appointed officials

 

Education

Bachelor’s degree-level of study, in civil, environmental or related engineering.

 

Experience

8 years of experience in development engineering, a minimum of 4 years in municipal experience in management in an engineering position.

Licenses

1 Valid Texas Class C Driver's License

2 Professional Engineer License

Salary Range

 

$132,147.71 - $165,184.64

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.