Help Shape Lewisville's Next Decade
The City of Lewisville, Texas, is hiring a Planning Director to lead current and long-range planning, guide development review, and help turn the community's vision into results. This is an opportunity to influence growth and redevelopment in a North Texas city with an established planning team and major initiatives ahead.
Salary: $160,000–$190,000 annually, based on qualifications.
Priority review: Monday, November 16, 2026.
Applications received by this date receive first consideration. The position remains open until filled.
View the City's Job Posting and Apply | View the Recruitment Brochure
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Assistant City Manager, the Planning Director oversees the Planning Department and serves as the City's principal advisor on land use, zoning, and development policy. The role includes administration of the Unified Development Code, development review, comprehensive planning, and coordination with City departments, elected officials, appointed boards, residents, developers, and regional partners.
The City's recruitment brochure highlights the upcoming Lewisville 2035 Vision Plan, the Lake District, and Old Town planning initiatives. The next director will help guide these efforts while supporting responsive customer service, staff development, and thoughtful decisions about the community's future.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, public administration, geography, architecture, landscape architecture, or a related field. A master's degree in urban or regional planning or public administration is preferred.
At least eight years of progressively responsible professional planning experience and four years of supervisory experience.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification at appointment or within 18 months of hire.
A valid Texas Class C driver's license and a driving record meeting City policy. Applicants without the required Texas license have 10 working days after a job offer to obtain it.
The City accepts an appropriate combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses in place of the specified education and experience requirements. This provision does not replace the AICP certification requirement. See the City's posting for complete qualifications and conditions of employment.
Compensation and Benefits
In addition to the $160,000–$190,000 salary range, the recruitment brochure describes retirement benefits through TMRS with a 7 percent employee contribution and 2:1 City match, deferred compensation matching, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid leave, car and cell phone allowances, and relocation assistance. The typical work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30–11:30 a.m. Evening and weekend meetings are also required.
How to Apply
Submit your application directly through the City of Lewisville's online application system. Apply by November 16, 2026, for priority consideration.
For questions about the recruitment process, contact Elaine Ortega, Senior Human Resources Analyst, at 469.635.5251 or eortega@cityoflewisville.com.
The City of Lewisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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