Planning and Development Director

Job Description

Job Description

Planning and Development Director

Camden County Planning and Development

FLSA : Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for directing the county’s planning and development functions.

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 assigne d

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Deputy County Administrator assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include the National Electrical Code; standard gas, plumbing, and mechanical codes; applicable construction codes; county ordinances and resolutions; zoning and development regulations; fire protection and life safety codes; and county and departmental policies and procedures. The position also operates in accordance with relevant state and federal laws, including the Zoning Procedures Law and the Georgia Planning Act. Applying these guidelines requires sound judgment, discretion, and professional interpretation. This position is also responsible for developing departmental guidelines.

COMPLEXITY / SCOPE OF WORK

CONTACTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over the Building Official, Plans Examiner / Inspector, Planning and Development Coordinator, CRS E & S Coordinator, Planning and Development Technician, GIS Manager, GIS Analyst, and GIS Technician.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS