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Assistant Director of Community Development

4 × 10hr days$99k – $121kOnsite · City Hall Annex Building, TX, USA

City of Forney

Assistant Director of Community Development

SALARY

$47.80 - $57.94 Hourly

$3,823.80 - $4,634.91 Biweekly

$99,418.80 - $120,507.64 Annually

LOCATION

City Hall Annex Building, TX

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

202500247

DEPARTMENT

Planning

OPENING DATE

10/22/2026

SALARY

$47.80 - $57.94 Hourly

$3,823.80 - $4,634.91 Biweekly

$99,418.80 - $120,507.64 Annually

LOCATION

City Hall Annex Building, TX

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

202500247

DEPARTMENT

Planning

OPENING DATE

10/22/2026

Description

We are excited to announce that we are officially opening applications for the position of Assistant Director of Community Development. This leadership role will be responsible for assisting the Director in planning, coordinating, directing, and evaluating our city’s community development activities. It represents a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our city's growth, infrastructure, and future.

We encourage internal candidates who possess a passion for urban planning and community growth to apply. Additionally, please feel free to share this opening with qualified professionals in your network.

Examples of Duties

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

  • Oversee city planning, zoning, code enforcement, animal control, and building inspection functions; hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline related personnel.
  • Assists prospective developers throughout the development process, including the explanation of process steps and the communication of plan review comments.
  • Responds to customer emails, telephone calls, and in-person office visits.
  • Researches information, provides recommendations, and prepares and makes presentations related to ordinances, zoning, and site plan cases to be reviewed by various boards and committees, including the City Council; ensures proper notifications of public hearings and meeting agendas.
  • Coordinates and moderates meetings of the Development Review Committee related to Building Inspections.
  • Serves as one of the staff liaisons to a variety of boards and committees, including the Architectural Review Board, the Board of Adjustment, the Building Standards Commission, and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
  • Reports on project and department information to the Director of Community Development.
  • Communicates plans, policies, and procedures to employees, the City Council, and the public; makes presentations as required.
  • Assists the Director of Community Development with the department's operating budgets and monitors expenditures under the current budget.
  • Supervises subordinate employees; trains, evaluates, and disciplines as needed.
  • Supervises the application of new building and code regulations and provides information to the public concerning code changes and their impact.
  • Conducts city inspections to ensure the proper enforcement of codes.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: The Director of Community Development assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Possess a valid driver's license.
  • Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, engineering, public administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
  • A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, building inspections, engineering, zoning, or code enforcement, with at least two (2) years of management or supervisory experience.
  • An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None

EmployerCity of Forney

Address

401 Pinson Road

Forney, Texas, 75126

Phone 972-552-6670

Websitehttps://www.forneytx.gov

EmployerCity of ForneyPhone 972-552-6670 Websitehttps://www.forneytx.govAddress

401 Pinson Road

Forney, Texas, 75126

Assistant Director of Community Development Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 Please list your driver's license number. (If you do not have a drivers license please enter NA)

  • QUESTION 2 Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

Less than High School completion

High School or GED equivalency

Technical or Community College attendance

Technical School completion

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Ph.D.

Juris Doctorate

  • QUESTION 3 Select your level of progressively supervisory experience.

At least 1 year but less than 3 years

At least 3 years but less than 5 years

5 or more years

  • QUESTION 4 How many years of experience in urban planning, engineering, public administration, or a related field do you have? Please note: Years of experience must be reflected in the work experience section of the application.

I have less than one year of experience

I have at least one year of experience, but less than two years

I have at least two years of experience, but less than three years

I have at least three years of experience, but less than four years

I have at least four years of experience, but less than five

I have five or more years of experience

  • Required Question
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