Planning Director

Under general supervision, performs specialized professional planning work with primary work assignments focused on land use and zoning.  Manages the staff development review process to ensure new developments meet town development standards and provides for orderly development within the Town of Fairview’s long-term vision for the community.  Provides professional communication and materials to external stakeholders on the land development process.  Serves as mediator and negotiator for the town in the area of land development; performs other related duties.

• Manages the staff review process for planning and development applications; provides recommendations to the Town Manager, Boards, Commissions and Council.

• Interprets, implements and enforces Town of Fairview zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations.

• Prepares written communications and presentations for management, commissions and council. 

• Coordinates meetings between internal and external stakeholders.

• Assists in policy development process by conducting research, seeking public input and drafting ordinances.

• Compiles data and writes specialized reports at the request of the Town Manager.

• Manages planning department budget expenditures.

• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of planning and community development.

• Serves as staff liaison to the Park Board, coordinating meetings and events, preparing agendas, and ensuring effective communication between the Board and Town leadership. 

• Oversees the development, implementation, and periodic updates of the Town’s parks master plan, including capital planning.   

• Direct, supervise, and evaluate Planning Analyst position, providing leadership, guidance, and professional development to ensure effective delivery of planning, permitting, zoning, and related services.

• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and Town of Fairview information; performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the representative duties, knowledge, and skills listed in this posting. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. 

Education, Training and Experience
Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Engineering or a related field; AND five (5) or more years combined municipal planning and supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.  

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid Texas Department of Public Safety Driver's License. 
• AICP certification 

Required Knowledge of:

• Town organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of planning and zoning.
• Federal and State regulations governing long and short term planning, development, demography and population forecasting.
• Principles and practices of engineering and architecture.
• Methods, procedures, and standards for maintaining municipal planning and development records.
• Principles and practices of management, organization and administration.
• General office practices and equipment including personal computers and office productivity and presentation applications.

Required Skill in:

• Overseeing and coordinating staff development review process.
• Assuring compliance with regulations governing development and zoning operations.
• Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. 
• Collection storage and organization of data for use in planning and or reports.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, clients, and the public. 
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Physical Demands and Working Environment
Work is primarily performed indoors in an office setting.  Work is sedentary requiring the ability to remain in a stationary position most of the time. Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery is required.  Repetitive finger movement, repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrists or hands is required. Frequently communicates with residents or coworkers and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Periodic field visits and site inspections are required, which involve working outdoors and traversing uneven terrain, construction sites, and undeveloped areas, and may require standing, walking, bending, or climbing for extended periods while exposed to varying weather conditions.