Director of Planning and Inspections

Director Of Planning And Inspections

The City of El Paso, TX (pop 683,012) is seeking an accomplished, forward-thinking Director of Planning and Inspections to lead a department that plays a critical role in shaping the City's growth, development, economic mobility, and quality of life.

Reporting to a Deputy City Manager, the Director oversees planning and land development, building permitting and inspections, customer service, licensing and special events, and City real estate functions. The Director will provide strategic and operational leadership while advancing efficient development processes, strong customer service, organizational improvement, and effective collaboration across the City and community.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, with a Master's preferred, in Policy Analysis, Urban or Regional Planning, Urban Design, Business or Public Administration, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, and eight years of relevant professional experience, including six years in a managerial role. Candidates must also demonstrate effectiveness working with corporate, education, not-for-profit, and community organizations. A valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent is required by the date of appointment, and residency within the City of El Paso is required by the date of employment.

Typical Duties

The Director will provide leadership for the City's development-related functions, including:

• Planning, zoning, subdivisions, long-range planning, and land-development policy
• Residential and commercial permitting, plan review, inspections, and code interpretation
• Customer service, pre-development assistance, and interdepartmental development coordination
• City real estate, land, easements, rights-of-way, leasing, and property compliance
• Department strategy, budget, performance management, organizational development, and workforce leadership
• Communication and coordination with City leadership, Mayor and Council, developers, businesses, community organizations, regulatory agencies, and the public

Compensation And Benefits

The anticipated hiring range is $190,000 to $210,000. The benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, parental and shared leave, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, and retirement benefits. Optional benefits include a Health Savings Account, deferred compensation 457(b) plan, tuition assistance, training and certification resources, and other programs. Visit elpasotexas.gov/careers/benefits/ to learn more about the City's employee benefits. Relocation assistance is subject to City approval and will be addressed with the successful candidate.