Salary: $76,001.00 - $121,601.00 Annually
Location : Missouri City, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: D61-07152024
Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (PLANNING)
Opening Date: 07/15/2024
Definition
This is a full-time (Executive/Senior Level Officials and Managers) position in the City's Development Services Department. An individual in this position assists with the overall administration, planning and daily operation of the Development Services Department. Reporting Relationship: Development Services Director.
Examples of Work

• Supervise staff in the Planning and Development Division; establish performance measures; review progress towards organizational goals; conduct performance evaluations; make recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, transfers and terminations; track, review and approve personnel recommendations; provide coaching and/or mentoring to personnel as needed;

• Coordinate, assign, approve and/or process the review of applications for changes to new or existing commercial or residential structures in the City;

• Supervise zoning compliance inspections for new or existing commercial or residential locations for completions or occupancy;

• Oversee the progress of communication between planners, staff, and external customers; review and finalize drafts of public notices and memos; finalize meeting agendas and review meeting packets for accuracy and content; attend Planning and Zoning Commission meetings;

• Coordinate changes to draft ordinances with other departments; and attend City Council meetings as necessary;

• Recommend, develop, draft and track amendments through the department's approval processes;

• Coordinate annexation and de-annexation proposals; and manage the overall administration of ordinances according to establish procedures and the law;

• Represent the Department Director at meetings as needed; approve building permits and maintains databases;

• Supervise the development of reports as requested by internal or external clients;

• Assist with the overall development, administration and evaluation of the Department's budget;

• Prepare City demographic data; provide data and support to other individuals in the Department as necessary;

• Perform other related duties as assigned;

• Subject to 24 hour recall.

Education, Experience, or Certification
Bachelor's degree in planning, public administration or closely related field, from an accredited college or university and a minimum of ten (10) years related professional experience having increasing levels of responsibility is required.
Master's degree in planning, public administration or closely related field, from an accredited college or university; American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification, and five (5) years professional experience as a senior planner or closely related level of responsibility is preferred.
Supplemental Information
The Department of Human Resources Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work and play. For many individuals, working for the City provides a dual reward. First, it is their way of giving back to their community; secondly, it is a noble way of making a difference in the lives of everyone who turns to City government for its services. With more than 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient and responsive service. Furthermore, the City considers its employees its most valuable resource. Therefore, we offer what is arguably one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages offered anywhere in the state of Texas.
BENEFITS
MEDICAL (THREE PLANS)
1. UNITEDHEALTHCARE - HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (H.S.A) High Deductible Medical Health Plan

• Provider : United Healthcare
• Single coverage deductible - $2,000 annually
• Family coverage deductible - $4,000 annually
• Single coverage out-of-pocket maximum - $4,000 annually
• Family coverage out-of-pocket maximum - $8,000 annually
• Employee pays dependent premium

Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Provider : H.S.A. BANK
• Use for qualified medical, dental, vision and pharmaceutical expenses;
• Max Contribution for employee only $4,150 (per the Internal Revenue Services )
• City contributes to employee only $1,250
• Max Contribution for employee/family $8,300 (per the Internal Revenue Services )
• City contributes to employee/family $2,250
• Age 55+ Catch Up Provision max $1,000 (per the Internal Revenue Services )
• Unused balance rolls over to new year Account belongs to employee

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2. PPO

• Provider : United Healthcare
• Deductible - Single - $1,000 / Family - $2,000 annually;
• Out-of-Pocket Maximum = $3,000 individual - $6,000 family (Year);
• Prescription Drug Co-pays: $10 Generic / $40 Preferred /$80 Non-Preferred

3.HMO PLAN

• Provider : United Healthcare
• Deductible - Single - $1,000 / Family - $2,000 annually;
• Out-of-Pocket Maximum = $4,000 individual - $8,000 family (Year);
• Prescription Drug Co-pays: $10 Generic / $45 Preferred /$80 Non-Preferred

TWO DENTAL PLANS
1. DHMO

• Provider : United Healthcare
• No deductible; No Annual Maximum
• Member co-pay depends on procedure
• Employee pays dependent coverage

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2. PDP (Dental PPO)

• Provider : United Healthcare
• $1,500 per person annual maximum
• $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

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VISION

• Provider : United Healthcare
• No deductible

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LIFE INSURANCE

• Provider : Ochs Securian Financial
• $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
• $10,000 Group Term Life (Spouse), not to exceed 100% of the employee benefit amount (Paid by the City)
• Supplemental Life Insurance available up to $500,000

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FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

• Provider: Flores
• Pre-taxed Medical Spending Account
• Pre-taxed Dependent Care Account

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SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE POLICIES
Provider : Aflac

• Accident
• Cancer
• Heart/Stroke
• Intensive Care
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TMRS)

• Statewide retirement system
• 7 % employee contribution
• City Contributes 2 to 1

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OPTIONAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION

• MissionSquare
• ROTH - 457 B (MissionSquare)

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OTHER BENEFITS
HOLIDAYS = 13 paid holidays per calendar year
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and one additional floating holiday for regular, full time employees.
VACATION
0-5 years of service 14 days
6 years of service 15 days
7 years of service 16 days
8 years of service 17 days
9 years of service 18 days
10-14 years of service 19 days
20 years & over of service 20 days
*For those persons working a twenty-four hour shift, which includes sleeping time, each twenty-four hour shift shall be considered to be made up of two twelve hour days.
SICK LEAVE

• 6 days per calendar year
• Unlimited accrual

EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT
With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.
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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Provider : Alliance Work Partners

• Confidential counseling for all types of personal or professional challenges;
• 8 free visits per family member, per problem area, per calendar year;

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WELLNESS PROGRAM

• Free or reduced health screenings;
• Annual health fairs;
• Educational brown bag lunches;
• Free membership to Tennis & Recreation Center (employee only)

FUN BENEFITS

• Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon;
• Employee Christmas Holiday Party;
• City Sponsored Weight Watchers meeting at work;
• Public Service Recognition Week (daily events...)
• Years of Service & Recognition Awards