Management Assistant - Development Services bei Town of Northlake, TX

About the Department

Under direction of the Development Director, this position performs a wide variety of professional, administrative, analytical and management support within the Development Services Department; develops, implements, and administers responsibilities, including tracking and reporting of development activity, research and analysis for economic development recruitment, and monitoring compliance with agreements.

Starting salary up to $62K

Position Duties

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the TOWN as the needs of the TOWN and requirements of the position change.
 

• Provide high-level administrative, analytical, and project management support to department leadership and staff, including scheduling, meeting prep, and coordination of special projects and initiatives.
• Support planning, permitting, and inspection processes by preparing reports, maps, presentations, and tracking performance metrics, permits, and development activity.
• Conduct research, data analysis, and spatial analysis (GIS); prepare forecasts, dashboards, and reports on demographics, economic impact, and industry trends.
• Assist with economic development initiatives, including business recruitment and retention strategies, incentive compliance, Request for Information (RFI) responses, and program budget monitoring.
• Support coordination of planning related initiatives including Capital Improvement Program (CIP) tracking and long-range planning efforts.
• Prepare content for presentations, reports, websites, and marketing materials; support public meetings and communication of departmental activities.
• Maintain accurate records and databases related to zoning, permits, inspections, development activity, and development agreements.
• Support special projects, policy development, and process improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
• Provide customer service to employees and the public by greeting customers, answering the telephone, responding to questions and assisting the public and other employees.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below.  The Town reserves the right to allow substitutions in the event that a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another.  
 
Formal Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Public Administration, Real Estate, or related field from an accredited school or university 
• Master’s degree preferred. 

• Two years related experience in professional work environment
• Municipal, real estate, and/or development experience is preferred
• Additional relevant work experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above knowledge, skill, and education requirements may be substituted in lieu of specific education requirements

• Valid Texas Driver’s License