Salary: $114,017 - $142,521 At the City of Horseshoe Bay, we believe public service is more than just a job, its a calling to make a meaningful difference for our residents and community. We are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to make a difference every day.

What We Offer: Purpose & Impact Every role contributes directly to the quality of life for our residents, visitors, and future generations. Excellence & Integrity We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism, transparency, and ethical service. Teamwork & Collaboration We work across departments to solve challenges together and celebrate successes as one team. Growth & Development From training to mentorship, we invest in your professional growth and encourage career advancement. Competitive Benefits Comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness programs, along with stability that comes from serving in municipal government. Work-Life Balance We respect the importance of family and personal time, offering reasonable schedules, leave benefits, and supportive policies.

About the City of Horseshoe Bay The City of Horseshoe Bay is committed to excellence, integrity, and teamwork in everything we do. As public servants, we take pride in improving the quality of life for our community while fostering a supportive and professional workplace. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a culture built on stewardship, loyalty, and collaboration. Work with purpose. Grow with us. Serve Horseshoe Bay.

Functions: The Development Services Director provides leadership and strategic oversight for the Citys planning, permitting, building services, inspections, and code compliance functions. The Director ensures regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of excellent customer service, guiding development in a way that balances growth, safety, and preservation of community character.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Leadership & Collaboration Guides teams with clarity, fairness, and accountability. Builds partnerships across departments, developers, contractors, and residents. Navigates conflict with diplomacy and fosters consensus among diverse stakeholders. Strategic Planning & Execution Anticipates community needs and develops proactive strategies. Improves policies, ordinances, and workflows to deliver better outcomes. Uses data and measurable outcomes to monitor and adapt departmental performance. Regulatory & Technical Knowledge Applies zoning, building codes, and permitting expertise to real-world development issues. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations while supporting responsible growth. Interprets technical plans, legal documents, and development regulations with accuracy. Customer & Community Focus Provides service with empathy, fairness, and transparency. Explains technical requirements in plain language. Ensures timely and accessible permitting, inspections, and code enforcement. Innovation & Problem Solving Improves outdated processes through technology and workflow redesign. Makes ethical, well-reasoned decisions under pressure. Finds solutions that balance growth, safety, and community values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Direct and manage all operations of the Development Services Department, including planning, permitting, building inspections, code compliance, and GIS. Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability to staff, ensuring high performance and professional growth. Recommend and implement policy, ordinance, and process improvements that enhance efficiency and transparency. Serve as the primary liaison to the City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and other boards as needed. Represent the City with developers, contractors, engineers, and citizens, ensuring professional, fair, and transparent communication. Ensure consistent enforcement of zoning and building codes in alignment with state and federal regulations. Develop and track performance metrics that measure departmental effectiveness. Manage departmental budget and resources responsibly. Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Outcomes for Success: Planning applications are processed efficiently and fairly. Staff receive consistent supervision, coaching, and development. Clear and well-reasoned recommendations are provided to boards and City Council. Citizens and developers report accessible, transparent, and professional service. Department performance contributes to the Citys long-range growth goals. Regulations are applied consistently.

Preferred Training, Education and Experience: Highschool diploma (or equivalent) and valid drivers license required. Bachelors degree in planning, public administration, construction management, or related field. Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in planning, permitting, inspections, or development services. Two or more years of supervisory or department management experience in a municipal or governmental setting. ICC certifications, AICP certification, or other relevant professional credentials. Experience with permitting software, GIS, or workflow tools.

The City of Horseshoe Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.