Camden County Planning & Development Department

Planning & Development Director

FLSA: EXEMPT

Minimum Pay: $93,036.42 DOQ

MAJOR DUTIES

·         Provides technical assistance and advice to the County Administrator, County Attorney, and other department heads as requested.

·         Hires, trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.

·         Attends meetings of the County Commission and Planning Commission to provide advice on agenda items related to building and zoning; implements policies and directives approved by the Commission.

·         Directs and oversees the preparation of maps, charts, and reports related to planning and land use; drafts ordinances, resolutions, and regulations.

·         Prepares and monitors the department budget.

·         Performs planning and development review; develops and evaluates department strategic plans; manages Board of County Commissioners/County Administrator directed projects.

·         Interprets and enforces building codes and ordinances; makes administrative decisions concerning enforcement as provided by state law.

·         Ensures compliance with zoning and development regulations and building and construction codes.

·         Oversees the issuance of building licenses to ensure compliance with zoning regulations and county codes.

·         Consults with and respond to inquiries from builders, contractors, architects, and developers in order to ensure that proposed construction will be in compliance with codes; responds to requests for variances.

·         Oversees the inspection process for all new buildings, additions, and repairs; schedules building inspections.

·         Responds to complaints from property owners concerning builders; mediates disputes.

·         Issues certificates of occupancy for structures; determines load requirements.

·         Manages and monitors the work of consultants providing planning services to the county.

·         Oversees GIS applications development, contract development, and software acquisition.

·         Reviews all plans for proposed commercial, industrial, and residential construction.

·         Locates structures and issues addresses for each improved property in the county for mail and emergency response purposed; notifies local Postmasters and utility providers of address changes and additions; provides assistance and information to emergency service agencies regarding the use of county maps.

The above-cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.  The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

·         Knowledge of planning and zoning principles and practices.

·         Knowledge of civil engineering principles.

·         Knowledge of budget management principles.

·         Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.

·         Knowledge of the techniques, materials, and equipment used in building construction.

·         Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

·         Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, county ordinances, and department policies and procedures.

·         Skill in the review and analysis of land records and construction documents.

·         Skill in interpreting blueprints and maps.

·         Skill in analyzing and compiling technical data.

·         Skill in management and supervision.

·         Skill in problem solving.

·         Skill in prioritizing and planning.

·         Skill in interpersonal relations.

·         Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·         Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

·         Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.

·         Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

This position is located in Kingsland, Georgia at the Camden County Planning & Development Department, 135 Gross Road, Kingsland, GA 31548

Applications are required to be submitted for all positions with Camden County.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Camden County is an equal opportunity employer. Camden County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.