Development Services Director - Bixby

Listing

Title:

Development Services Director

Listing Description

Title:

Developmental Services Director/City Planner
Employment Status:
Full-Time
Direct Supervisor:
City manager
Posting Date: 9/9/2026
Supervisory Responsibility:
Developmental services personnel
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Close Date:10/23/2026 or until filled

Location:

City Municipal Building, Bixby Ok.
Salary range:

Competitive salary based on experience
Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement benefits
Professional development
Education reimbursement opportunities
Supportive, community-oriented work environment

Job Summary:

The Developmental Services Director reports directly to the City Manager and is primarily responsible for overseeing all planning functions and to providing technical assistance for the economic development of the city. The Director is responsible for administration of the comprehensive planning program, interpretation, administration, drafting and enforcement of the Zoning Code, Subdivision Regulations, and land use and transportation plans. The Director will serve in an advisory capacity and as Secretary to the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Technical Advisory Committee.

The Director will also serve as the Neighborhood Services Coordinator. This position provides leadership to professional planners, inspectors, and administrative personnel while guiding responsible community planning, vitality, and compliance with municipal codes and comprehensive plans.

• Administer the Comprehensive Planning Program, including the administration of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, Subdivision Regulations, and Floodplain Regulations.
• Process, review, report, and make recommendations to the Planning Commission, City Council, Technical Advisory Committee, and Board of Adjustment all zoning, subdivision, and other development-related applications. Interpret codes and regulations as they relate to zoning and development applications. Provide a clear, concise, and thorough report, replete with maps and supporting documentation, to the respective boards, commissions, and committees to allow the decision-makers to make the best informed and advised decisions.
• Serve as the Neighborhood Services Coordinator.
• Prepare and coordinate required public notices in their diverse forms ( e.g. newspaper publication, sign-posting, direct mailing to property owners, website posting, and agenda posting) in accordance with state and local law and the Open Public Meetings Act.
• Draft and develop necessary amendments and updates to the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, Subdivision Regulations, and other planning documents as directed.
• Oversees and implements the city’s comprehensive plan and ensures comprehensive plans are kept up to date and consistent with the long-term success of municipal development.
• Assists in developing and implementing strategies to best position the city to be a business-friendly environment by promoting the City’s developmental practices.
• Addresses citizens’ complaints and requests for information regarding developmental projects.
• Responsible for the continued maintenance of Land Use and Planning data in Bixby's ArcGIS-based Geographical Information Systems program. Research and add data to the GIS database for the continued advancement of Bixby's GIS knowledge base, and share with all other departments.
• Reviews and makes any necessary corrections to all GIS data. Prepare case maps as supporting documentation for staff reports, makes presentations to the City Council, City Staff and various groups outside the organization.
• Trains, assigns, directs, schedules, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
• Assigns and/or reassign addresses within the City Limits after consulting with public…