Assistant Director, Planning, (B252110-1), 214, Planning

h2About the Department/h2pstrongReposted: 11/12/2024; 08/18/2025br/strongbrMaintain an efficient office and apply the law to land development in Laredo Texas. Assists the Director with all departmental functions. nbsp;Performs executive level responsibilities in the administration and operation of the Department of Planning and Zoning. nbsp;Under the supervision of the Director of Planning and Zoning, the Assistant Director is responsible for the implementation of a comprehensive plan and land development regulation and process in accordance with Federal, State and local laws. nbsp;Utilizes Geographic Information System (GIS). nbsp;Represents the City on matters relating to development issues under the general policy direction of the Director of Planning and Zoning./ph2Position Duties/h2pstrongESSENTIAL DUTIES amp; RESPONSIBILITIES/strongbrbremThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description./embrbrul style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"liOversees and maintains all Office Procedures. nbsp;/liliAssists with employee personnel issues including reprimands./liliReview, analysis and development of all departmental items being presented for review or consideration at all meetings./liliRepresents the Director at Planning and Zoning Meetings, City Council Meetings, Historic Board and Board of Adjustments, or other meetings when Director is out./liliConsults with customers as may be necessary.nbsp;/liliCreates new ordinances that will positively impact the Planning department and present to City Council./liliProvides professional planning, and development expertise/liliAttends and represents the Planning and Zoning Department in all meetings including but not limited to: meetings with other municipal departments, all required Board and Committee meetings, all meetings with the Metropolitan Planning Organization, outside agencies, elected officials, and/or the public/liliExplains, justifies, and defends departmental programs, policies and activities/liliNegotiates and resolves sensitive, significant and controversial issues/liliOversees the evaluation of land use proposals for conformity with established plans and Ordinances/liliProvides leadership and direction in the development of short and long-range plans and projects/liliCoordinates activities with other departments and agencies as required/liliProvides guidance in the administration and enforcement of a variety of building and zoning codes/liliCommunicates official plans, policies and procedures to Staff, City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Historic Board, and the general public/liliCoordinates development and integration of a Geographic Information System/liliEvaluates information to determine feasibility of proposals and identifies factors requiring amendment on a frequent basis/liliAssists with the preparation and administration of the annual departmental budget/liliEnsures that departmental operations occur within budget constraints and are in conformance with City purchasing policies and procedures/liliProvides technical and administrative support to assigned committees and boards/liliInterprets regulatory requirements and advises City Boards regarding any regulatory changes/liliDevelop, provide and/or attends meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required to ensure Staff remain knowledgeable of departmental operations/liliAble to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, as well as comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations/liliMay oversee Staff as assigned/liliPerforms other duties as assigned./li/ulbrbrstrongCOMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES/strongbrbrul style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"liKnowledge in Business Administration./liliKnowledge in Human Resource Management./liliKnowledge in Public Speaking./liliAbove average computer skills/liliAbility to build and maintain effective working relationships with others./liliAbility to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing./liliAbility to maintain good planning and organizational skills./liliAbility to take and follow directions from supervisor./liliAbility to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff./liliAbility to perform strenuous work and routine work./liliAbility to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record./liliAbility to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo./liliAbility to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language./liliAbility to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures./liliAbility to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position./li/ulbrbrstrongWORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS/strongbrbruPhysical Effort Requirements/ubrnbsp;Position will have the following exposuresbrbrul type="disc"liOffice or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards./liliExerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met./li/ulbruWork Environment Locations/unbsp;brPosition will require the employee to work in the following types of work environmentsbrnbsp;brNeverulliWarehouse environment/li/ulSeldomulliOutdoor environment/liliStreet environment (near moving traffic)/liliConstruction site/li/ulnbsp;SometimesulliConfined spacenbsp;/liliVehicle/li/ulnbsp;OftenulliOffice or similar indoor environment/li/ulbruExposures/ubrPosition will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elementsbrbrnbsp;NeverbrulliExtreme cold (below 32 degrees)/liliMoving mechanical parts/liliFumes or airborne particles/liliToxic or caustic chemicals or substances/liliLoud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)/li/ulSeldombrulliIndividuals with known violent backgrounds/liliExtreme heat (above 100 degrees)/liliCommunicable diseases/li/ulSometimesbrulliIndividuals who are hostile or irate/li/ulbruTravel/ubrnbsp;Position will require the employee to travelbrnbsp;brNever:brul type="disc"liInternational travel/li/ulnbsp;Sometimesbrul type="disc"liLocal travel/liliRegional travel/liliNational travel/li/ul/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pstrongRequired Education and Experience/strongbrbrulliBachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, or Urban Planning.lispan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"At least five (5) years of experience in planning, public administration, land development, real estate planning, or a related field including two (2) years of supervisory experience./spannbsp;/ulbrbrnbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;*Council of Higher Education Accreditation (C.H.E.A.)/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pstrongRequired Licenses or Certifications/strongullinbsp;Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment./ulbrstrongDesired Licenses or Certifications/strongullispan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;"Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planner/span is desirable./ulbrbrstrongAs part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment./strongbrbrbrstrongEffective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment./strongbrbrbrstrongEffective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing./strongbrbrbrstrongA person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable./strongbrbrbrbrstrongCity of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values./strong/p