Job Description
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
5 p.m. | Wednesday | July 29, 2026
RECRUITMENT BROCHURE
SEE YOURSELF HERE: Communities do not grow by chance. They grow through thoughtful planning, reliable infrastructure, and leaders who can turn long-term vision into everyday reality. As Marshall's Public & Development Services Director, you will help shape how the City evolves, overseeing the essential services and development processes that support residents today while preparing for tomorrow. Leading a department of approximately 60 professionals, you will provide strategic direction for public works, utilities, engineering, planning, permitting, inspections, and community development. From modernizing infrastructure and advancing capital improvement projects to guiding land use decisions and development reviews, your work will influence nearly every aspect of Marshall's continued success. Success in this role requires more than technical expertise. It calls for a collaborative leader who can navigate complex projects, build productive relationships with elected officials, developers, regulatory agencies, and residents, and inspire a team committed to exceptional public service. Here, you'll have the opportunity to preserve the character of a historic East Texas community while helping create the infrastructure, neighborhoods, and economic opportunities that will define its future. Marshall is looking for someone who sees every project not simply as construction or development, but as an investment in the community's next chapter.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: Strategic Leadership: - Provides visionary leadership for public works, utilities, engineering, planning, and development services.
- Builds a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service. Develops and mentors high-performing teams while fostering professional growth and organizational excellence.
Infrastructure & Community Development: - Oversees capital improvement planning, utility operations, and infrastructure investments that support sustainable community growth.
- Balances responsible development with the preservation of Marshall's character and long-term vision. Understands municipal zoning, engineering, development review, and regulatory compliance. Collaboration & Communication planning,
- Builds trusted relationships with elected officials, developers, regulatory agencies, contractors, employees, and residents.
- Communicates complex technical issues clearly while facilitating collaborative decision-making.
- Represents the City with professionalism, integrity, and a solutions-oriented approach.
Education & Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field; a master's degree is preferred.
- Five years of progressively responsible management experience in municipal planning, public works, utility operations, engineering, community development, or related governmental services, including at least three years of supervisory experience.
- Experience with capital improvement planning, budget administration, development review, and municipal utility operations is highly desirable.
Faxed and mailed submissions will not be considered.
For more information on this position contact:
Brad Stafford, Vice President
[email protected]
(214)550-2850 Ext. 712
Job Tags
Part time