Development Services Manager

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Development Services Manager to oversee the general administration of the development review process. This job works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

The Development Services Manager earns a competitive salary 71,682. based on experience. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees'
dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match
, life insurance, disability
, access to the city's recreation fitness center
, employee assistance program, educational assistance
, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave
, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this job. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

• Oversee the general administration of the development process for the City of Pearland.
• Leads the daily operations of the Development Services division. Provides customer services to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Tracks and coordinates commercial projects that involve multiple departments, jurisdictions, and points of contact.
• Manages the development and administration of the division's budget to include estimating staffing, equipment, and supply needs.
• Reviews, recommends, and facilitates process improvements.
• Ensures accurate payments and daily reconciliations.
• Oversee and facilitate the Development Review Committee and pre-development meetings.
• Serves as internal project manager for complex, commercial development projects. Lead and assist with special projects.
• Serves as an ombudsman to the development and business community.
• Prepare agenda items, make public presentations, coordinate with community groups.

• Assist with customer service issues, responding to inquiries, and coordinating with other departments.
• Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, and counsels personnel according to established City policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Data Responsibility refers to information, knowledge, and conceptions obtained by observation, investigation, interpretation, visualization, and mental creation. Data are intangible and include numbers, words, symbols, ideas, concepts, and oral verbalizations.

Coordinates or determines time, place or sequence of operations or activities based on analysis of data or information and may implement and report on operations and activities.

People include co-workers, workers in other areas or agencies and the general public.

Negotiate, exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policy and programs or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.

Assets responsibility refers to the responsibility for achieving economies or preventing loss…