THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Cleburne, Texas offers a unique career opportunity to collaborative, innovative and strategic-minded municipal leaders interested in serving as the next Community Development Director in this rapidly growing Texas city.

ABOUT CLEBURNE

The City of Cleburne is a fast-growing city within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The 2014 completion of the Chisholm Trail Parkway has established a 20-minute connection from the heart of Cleburne to downtown Fort Worth. Cleburne is a growing yet quaint community that is quickly becoming home to those who need access to the big city but want to have roots in a truly Texan community. As the seat of Johnson County, Cleburne is an established city with a historic downtown, spirited community and limitless potential. As a full-service organization, the City of Cleburne can stand alone in the region with its own water and wastewater systems, sanitation service, airport and other services supporting an estimated 34,000 residents across more than 38 square miles.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Community Development Director oversees a department with nine full-time staff with the potential for further expansion. The Director oversees the Planning Division with the support of a planning manager and staff, along with the Development Services Division with the support of a lead building official and building staff. The Director manages an annual operating budget of approximately $1.2 million across both divisions.

Cleburne is at the beginning of a paradigm shift as the Chisholm Trail Parkway has spurred residential growth to record levels. The rapid growth in Cleburne has highlighted the dedication of the Community Development teams as they have provided exceptional service to the community, even with expanding workloads. They remain innovative and welcome new ideas to manage the increasing growth.

THE POSITION

The Community Development Director sets the tone and is vital in establishing the vision for a growing city at the inflection point of shaping its future. The City of Cleburne has seen a record number of residential and commercial building permits year after year and will need a highly skilled and experienced Director to assist in shaping its future development.

The Director is responsible for complex professional planning work that involves directing development and implementation of comprehensive plans for the physical development of the City. The Director also plans, organizes and directs activities associated with implementing current development and design standards, such as zoning and subdivision regulations, building codes, building inspections and coordinates related requirements. Some of the primary responsibilities for this position include engaging in long-range planning initiatives intended to direct the growth and physical development of the City; reviewing and updating development codes, evaluating City codes for applicability, writing new codes, processing amendments and preparing ordinances; reviewing development applications, site plans, rezoning, variances, special use permit applications and other development-related applications; and processing applications for approval according to City and State regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of successful planning activities; a mindset that embraces the challenges associated with guiding a community through exponential growth; effective leadership skills with a focus on developing and maintaining positive working relationships; and considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of the Texas Local Government Code, data and analysis pertaining to plats and zoning, and GIS functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is qualifying. The most qualified candidates will possess the following:

Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Architecture or another similar degree. A Master's Degree is highly desirable.

Experience: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in municipal government in applying and interpreting local, state and federal regulations.

Certificates and Licenses: A valid Class C Texas motor vehicle driver's license is required. Certification with the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is highly preferred.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The anticipated starting salary for the Community Development Director is $150,000 +/- depending on qualifications. Retirement is provided through Texas Municipal Retirement System matched 2:1 with a 7% employee contribution. The City also provides health, dental and vision insurance with some shared employee cost; vacation leave based on years of service and ranges from 80 hours per year (for employees with less than 5 years of service) to 160 hours per year (15 or more years of service); 12 paid holidays per year; and 15 days of sick leave accrued per year with unlimited accumulation.

The complete 2023-2024 Benefits Guide can be viewed here

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a cover letter and résumé online. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, as this recruitment will close once a sufficiently strong pool of stellar candidates has been established. Apply at:

www.mosaicpublic.com/careers

Confidential inquiries are welcomed to:

Bryan Noblett | bryan@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100

Greg Nelson | greg@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100

This recruitment incorporates existing rules and regulations that govern public sector recruitments in the State of Texas. In accordance with public disclosure/open record laws, information submitted for consideration may be made available to the public upon request by interested parties.

The City of Cleburne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.