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Assistant Director, Development Services

City of Austin

Austin, TX United States

How to Apply
URL: https://austintexas.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/COA_Careers/details/Assistant-Director--Austin-Development-Services_JR102623?q=assistant%20director
Email: massa.kourouma@austintexas.gov

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

  • Oversees the development, implementation, operations, and evaluation of programs and services that support the department’s purpose.
  • Represents the department’s interest and position before State and Local governmental officials, boards, commissions, associations, and community organizations.
  • Develops a staffing and management structure that supports the efficient delivery of programs and services.
  • Develops and implements short- and long-range strategies, objectives, and priorities.
  • Fosters and develops a culture of positive customer service in working relationships with key staff; division and departmental employees; other governmental organizations; and external services such as consultants, citizens, legal counsel, boards and commissions, and City Council.
  • Responds to and resolves complex and sensitive issues and complaints both internally and externally, and provides technical expertise on matters of public concern.
  • Assists the director in managing program and department activities.
  • Ensures all activities are complete and in compliance with City/departmental policies and procedures; and Local, State, and Federal regulations and laws governing activities.
  • Prepares annual reports, trend analyses, and budget estimates for City management and City Council.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Engineering, Environmental Management, Construction, Building Sciences, or in a field related to the job, plus six (6) years of related experience in a related field, including three (3) years of experience which were in a managerial capacity. Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
  • One (1) additional year of relevant work experience may be substituted for the required degree with a maximum of four (4) years.

To ensure consideration, candidates should apply by March 23, 2026.

Experience Level
Mid II (4-8 years)
AICP Level
Desirable
Specialty
Land Use and Development Regulation and Zoning
Salary Range
Negotiable

Contact Information

Massa Kourouma
Address
PO Box 1088
Austin, TX
United States
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