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Development Services Analyst

Salary

$22.11 - $27.64 Hourly

Location

2401 Market St. Baytown, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-00002

Department

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Opening Date

09/24/2025

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Job Summary

Baytown is seeking a Development Services Analyst to guide and evaluate land use applications, ensure compliance with city codes, and support sustainable growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, familiarity with planning/regulatory standards, and experience working with municipal processes. Join us to shape the future of Baytown through responsible development and community-oriented review.

The Development Services Analyst designs and manages e-business system processes to support the department’s operational goals. They perform advanced, data-driven analysis to inform management decisions related to development review, inspections, and related activities. The analyst ensures the accuracy and integrity of development processes and data collection, identifying and resolving any errors or discrepancies according to established standards. This role requires independent, creative problem-solving and the use of expert knowledge and judgment to complete tasks. Additionally, the analyst oversees the administration of the development and land management software system to improve the overall customer experience.

Duties

+ Supports the department’s development software system needs by creating and maintaining process automation cases, workflows, intelligent object formulation, custom fields, data and fee tables, as well as providing troubleshooting, planning and training. Performs analyses and produces reports to assist with management decisions.

+ Serves as the department lead for website content creation and maintenance, tracks and reports KPI metrics, and publishes bulletins to support continuous process improvement.

+ Contributes to the advancement of the City’s development process by organizing and leading meetings with subject matter experts and power users.

+ Manages department records, overseeing retention, conversion to Laserfiche, and digital records management in compliance with Texas State Library and Archives Commission standards.

+ Reviews and approves responses to Public Information Requests (PIR) submitted through the City Clerk’s office.

+ Works with the GIS Coordinator to complete quarterly integration of county parcel data into the permitting software.

+ Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

+ Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or institution in Information Technology, Construction Science, or a related field.

+ Two years of work experience in a paraprofessional Software Management/E-Business platform, Information Technology, Municipal or Private Development related role.

+ Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

OR

+ An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred:

+ Bilingual in English/Spanish

+ Experience with GIS mapping.

+ Development and land management software proficiency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of personal computers and municipal building and land development processes, including the software, hardware, and technologies used to streamline operations. Ability to read and interpret plats, property surveys, and construction plans. Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related software is preferred. Experience with SQL and report generation tools such as MS Access, Crystal Reports, and the MS Office Suite or equivalents is also preferred. Skilled in creating graphics and effectively understanding, communicating, and conveying complex oral and written information. Collaborates with and supports departmental staff to resolve technology-related operational issues.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of this job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well – 365 days a year.

Medical

+ United Healthcare

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family

+ In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible

+ $50 co-pay (general visit)

+ RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary

+ Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses

+ FREE virtual visits

Dental

+ Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%

+ Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO

Vision

+ Superior Vision

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay

+ Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance

Holistic Health & Wellness

+ Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan

+ FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance

+ Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year

+ Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!

+ Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.

+ SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices

Retirement

+ Texas Municipal Retirement System:

+ 7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match

+ 5 year vesting

+ Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60

+ FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary

+ MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation

Disability Insurance

+ Equitable:

+ Long-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability

+ Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability

Training and Tuition Assistance

+ The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values

+ Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance

Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave

+ 10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year

+ 15 days sick leave per year

+ Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year

+ Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit

+ 15 days Paid Parental Leave

To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: baytownlife.com

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education in Information Technology, Construction Science, or a related field?

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ None of the above

02

How many years of work experience do you have in Software Management/E-Business platforms, Information Technology, Municipal or Private Development related role?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8+ years

+ None of the above

03

Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days)

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you are bilingual in which language are you most proficient?

+ I am not bilingual

+ Spanish

+ Vietnamese

+ Chinese

+ French

+ Urdu

+ Other

+ American Sign Language

05

Please explain your experience with GIS mapping. If none, please put N/A.

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Employer

City of Baytown

Address

2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520

Phone

281-420-6520

Website

http://www.baytown.org

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