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Director of Planning & Building Services - City of Stephenville, TX

Director of Planning & Building Services 

City of Stephenville
Professional Area: 
Community Development and Redevelopment
Experience: 
5-7 years
Contact person: 
Sheryl Truss

Phone: 
254-918-1221
Fax: 
254-918-1207
Email: 
struss@stephenvilletx.gov
Location: 
StephenvilleTX





This position plans, directs and reviews all activities and operations of the Planning and Building Services Division including zoning, building inspections, code enforcement, and food service inspections.
Work requires preparations of departmental operating budget; requests including personnel services, capital outlays and the effective management thereof.
  • Conducts special studies and projects as assigned by City Administrator; 
  • assists division directors in development and maintenance of special projects.
  • Distribute and review Board of Adjustment applications, prepare and present staff reports for preliminary and final plats of proposed subdivisions; and review and process street cut permits.
Position also requires staff reports for the City Council on Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations; 
Serves as secretary to Planning & Zoning and Board of Adjustment; considerable public contact with builders, contractors, and the public seeking information both verbally and in writing. Participate with a variety of boards and commissions to plan and promote capital improvements and expanded services. 
Minimum Qualifications include: 
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course work in business administration, public administration or related field 
  • Knowledge of federal, State, local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations 
  • Must be able to communicate well, project and plan for future and maintain, cooperative relationships with others contacted in the course of work 
  • Possession of an appropriate, valid Texas driver's license Experience: 
  • Five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in community development related operations including two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility