Director of Development Services
City of Crandall Crandall, TX, USA
- Location: Crandall, TX, USA
- Categories: Administration and Management, Building and Safety, Community and Economic Development, Construction and Skilled Trades, Planning and Development
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Mar 27, 2026
Job Description:
Director of Development Services
Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Planning and Zoning
- Direct all current and long-range planning activities, including zoning, land use, subdivision review, and comprehensive planning.
- Serve as staff liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and other development-related boards.
- Review zoning requests, plats, site plans, and development proposals for ordinance compliance.
- Recommend updates to zoning, subdivision, and development regulations.
- Lead updates to the City's Comprehensive Plan and related planning initiatives.
Permitting, Inspections, and Code Enforcement
- Oversee permitting operations, building inspections, and construction compliance activities.
- Direct code enforcement programs to ensure fair, consistent, and proactive enforcement.
- Evaluate and recommend development fee structures to support cost recovery and competitiveness.
- Improve customer service, efficiency, and consistency throughout the development review process.
Developer Relations and Development Review
- Lead pre-development meetings with developers, engineers, architects, and builders.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for development applicants.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with the development community.
- Provide clear guidance regarding City policies, procedures, and expectations.
Development Finance and Special Districts
- Manage the creation and administration of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs), Public Improvement Districts (PIDs), and similar financing tools.
- Coordinate with consultants, developers, legal counsel, and financial advisors.
- Monitor district performance and compliance requirements.
- Prepare presentations and provide updates to City Council.
Department Leadership
- Advise the City Manager and City Council on planning, development, and growth management matters.
- Monitor state and federal legislation affecting planning, zoning, development, and building codes.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets.
- Recruit, supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate departmental personnel.
- Establish departmental policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
- Manage consultant contracts and third-party service providers.