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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING DIRECTOR
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Community Development & Planning Director
The City of Norcross is looking for a Full-Time Community Development & Planning Director. The purpose of this position is to manage the operations of the City's Community Development planning activities by providing planning for short range (current zoning) and long range (future land use) plans, which includes reviewing and analyzing zoning requests, site plans, and architectural review. Examples of Duties
Creates a comprehensive city planning process develops land use goals and objectives, ensures public involvement in the process, and documents the information accordingly. Administers the city zoning ordinance: drafts new ordinances, supervises the enforcement of existing ordinances, and administers rezoning and appeals. Works with the Economic Development leader to implement effective ED strategies. Partners with the Code Enforcement Supervisor and Officers to enforce City ordinances. Partners with the City Engineer to ensure the success of City Capital Projects. Serves as official secretary and staff to the Architectural Review Board, Historic Preservation Commission, Sustainable Norcross Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning and Zoning Board; presents appeals to the boards and processes requests for zoning variances. Schedules and prepares agendas for Planning and Zoning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Architectural Review Board meetings. Plans for and holds public meeting or hearings, including public notices, press releases, and notices to affected property owners when required in compliance with adopted procedures. Arranges site visits and meeting logistics as required. Reviews and edits brief descriptions or summary of proposals, issues, or requests; including facts, applicable requirements and analysis of proposal related to criteria, standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Writes conclusions and recommendations for Planning and Zoning Board. Orients new commission member to the Norcross' structure, vision, operations, and specific issues. Informs board members of technical processes such as code revisions, regional issues, award programs, growth management, etc. Compiles and analyzes data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting land use to recommend land utilization measures that are consistent with community needs. Oversees the city land development regulations: issues land development permits, provides information to the public on development issues, and processes appeals. Reviews development and related land use permit applications, site plans, variance applications, certificates of appropriateness etc. Examines applications for compliance with established plans and ordinances, and applicable local, state, or federal regulations; solicits input from appropriate staff, schedules hearing and actions, monitors applications through the approval process, enforces compliance with regulations, prepares reports and related data as required and addresses complaints. Provides technical and professional advice; drafts reports and makes presentations to the City Council, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the general public. Administers the city building codes, including directing the issuance of permits and supervising the provision of building inspection services. Supervises the work of departmental personnel, prepares the departmental budget, and monitors expenditures under the current budget. Performs annual personnel performance evaluations and managers work performance improvement plans with staff if needed. Maintains official city limits, zoning, land use, and thoroughfare maps. Supervises the development and implementation of ordinances and special studies, and monitors conformance of development projects to local, state, and federal regulations. Submits public notices for legal advertising. Prepares agendas for Architectural Review Board, Historic Preservation Commission, Sustainable Norcross Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning and Zoning Board; records and preserves official meeting minutes. Typical Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field from an accredited college or university. Preference may be given to those candidates with a master's degree in urban planning or public Administration. Five to ten years of experience in planning, zoning, and development review with some supervisory experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with land development and/or building construction, operating in a role involving permitting, zoning, and interaction with regulatory agencies. Supplemental Information
Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Any other duties as assigned by management. Scope and Impact: The purpose of this position is to manage the development of the city. Successful performance helps ensure the orderly development of the city, affects the quality of economic opportunity for city residents, and affects the image of the city. Communications/Customer Contact: Contacts are typically with the general public, property owners, real estate developers, attorneys, architects, engineers, bankers, landscape architects, elected officials, and city, county, state, and federal officials. Contacts are typically to provide or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, motivate personnel, and negotiate matters. Competencies: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of theories, practices and procedures of community planning, economic development, zoning, land development, construction, and building. Knowledge of City, County, ARC, state and federal codes, ordinances and regulation pertaining to land development and planning. Knowledge of zoning principles, laws, and regulations as well as city codes, policies, and procedures Knowledge of building construction standards, methods, and related codes. Knowledge of real estate law. Knowledge of federal regulations affecting land development. Knowledge of management and budgeting principles and practices. Ability to review, understand and interpret design drawings, site plans, construction specifications, engineering plans, maps, and plat. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, officials, developers, builders, contractors, lawyers, architects, and the general public. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Employer Paid Benefits 2025 Paid Time Off Up to 5 years of service 80 hours annually 6 through 10 years of service 120 hours annually 11 through 15 years of service 160 hours annually 16 through 20 years of service - 200 hours annually 21 years or more 240 hours annually Sick Leave All regular full-time employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per bi-weekly pay period for a total of eighty (80) hours per year. Sick leave accrual is unlimited Health Insurance Benefits Cigna Low Plan OAP (HDHP)HSA Cigna Mid Plan OAP Cigna High Plan OAP Dental: As of 01/01/2025. Cigna DPPO Dental Network Vision: As of 01/01/2025. Cigna Vision PPO Network Wellness Program: The City of Norcross's Imagine Wellness Program provides a variety of wellness activities and incentives. Holidays The City observes 11 Holidays. 2 Personal Holidays are earned upon hire and every January 1st. Life and AD&D Benefits Life and AD&D insurance coverage provides financial protection for you and your family in the event of an accident or death. All eligible employees are covered by basic life and AD&D insurance, paid entirely by the City of Norcross. The City provides basic life insurance for the employee at 1x their base salary and 2x base salary for Department Heads, both rounded up to the next higher $1,000. The City offers additional life insurance coverage for you, your spouse, and/or dependents at an additional cost to you. Savings and Retirement Benefits Pension Plan: The city offers a retirement benefit for all eligible employees in which you participate.
The City of Norcross is looking for a Full-Time Community Development & Planning Director. The purpose of this position is to manage the operations of the City's Community Development planning activities by providing planning for short range (current zoning) and long range (future land use) plans, which includes reviewing and analyzing zoning requests, site plans, and architectural review. Examples of Duties
Creates a comprehensive city planning process develops land use goals and objectives, ensures public involvement in the process, and documents the information accordingly. Administers the city zoning ordinance: drafts new ordinances, supervises the enforcement of existing ordinances, and administers rezoning and appeals. Works with the Economic Development leader to implement effective ED strategies. Partners with the Code Enforcement Supervisor and Officers to enforce City ordinances. Partners with the City Engineer to ensure the success of City Capital Projects. Serves as official secretary and staff to the Architectural Review Board, Historic Preservation Commission, Sustainable Norcross Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning and Zoning Board; presents appeals to the boards and processes requests for zoning variances. Schedules and prepares agendas for Planning and Zoning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Architectural Review Board meetings. Plans for and holds public meeting or hearings, including public notices, press releases, and notices to affected property owners when required in compliance with adopted procedures. Arranges site visits and meeting logistics as required. Reviews and edits brief descriptions or summary of proposals, issues, or requests; including facts, applicable requirements and analysis of proposal related to criteria, standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Writes conclusions and recommendations for Planning and Zoning Board. Orients new commission member to the Norcross' structure, vision, operations, and specific issues. Informs board members of technical processes such as code revisions, regional issues, award programs, growth management, etc. Compiles and analyzes data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting land use to recommend land utilization measures that are consistent with community needs. Oversees the city land development regulations: issues land development permits, provides information to the public on development issues, and processes appeals. Reviews development and related land use permit applications, site plans, variance applications, certificates of appropriateness etc. Examines applications for compliance with established plans and ordinances, and applicable local, state, or federal regulations; solicits input from appropriate staff, schedules hearing and actions, monitors applications through the approval process, enforces compliance with regulations, prepares reports and related data as required and addresses complaints. Provides technical and professional advice; drafts reports and makes presentations to the City Council, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the general public. Administers the city building codes, including directing the issuance of permits and supervising the provision of building inspection services. Supervises the work of departmental personnel, prepares the departmental budget, and monitors expenditures under the current budget. Performs annual personnel performance evaluations and managers work performance improvement plans with staff if needed. Maintains official city limits, zoning, land use, and thoroughfare maps. Supervises the development and implementation of ordinances and special studies, and monitors conformance of development projects to local, state, and federal regulations. Submits public notices for legal advertising. Prepares agendas for Architectural Review Board, Historic Preservation Commission, Sustainable Norcross Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning and Zoning Board; records and preserves official meeting minutes. Typical Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field from an accredited college or university. Preference may be given to those candidates with a master's degree in urban planning or public Administration. Five to ten years of experience in planning, zoning, and development review with some supervisory experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with land development and/or building construction, operating in a role involving permitting, zoning, and interaction with regulatory agencies. Supplemental Information
Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Any other duties as assigned by management. Scope and Impact: The purpose of this position is to manage the development of the city. Successful performance helps ensure the orderly development of the city, affects the quality of economic opportunity for city residents, and affects the image of the city. Communications/Customer Contact: Contacts are typically with the general public, property owners, real estate developers, attorneys, architects, engineers, bankers, landscape architects, elected officials, and city, county, state, and federal officials. Contacts are typically to provide or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, motivate personnel, and negotiate matters. Competencies: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of theories, practices and procedures of community planning, economic development, zoning, land development, construction, and building. Knowledge of City, County, ARC, state and federal codes, ordinances and regulation pertaining to land development and planning. Knowledge of zoning principles, laws, and regulations as well as city codes, policies, and procedures Knowledge of building construction standards, methods, and related codes. Knowledge of real estate law. Knowledge of federal regulations affecting land development. Knowledge of management and budgeting principles and practices. Ability to review, understand and interpret design drawings, site plans, construction specifications, engineering plans, maps, and plat. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, officials, developers, builders, contractors, lawyers, architects, and the general public. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Employer Paid Benefits 2025 Paid Time Off Up to 5 years of service 80 hours annually 6 through 10 years of service 120 hours annually 11 through 15 years of service 160 hours annually 16 through 20 years of service - 200 hours annually 21 years or more 240 hours annually Sick Leave All regular full-time employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per bi-weekly pay period for a total of eighty (80) hours per year. Sick leave accrual is unlimited Health Insurance Benefits Cigna Low Plan OAP (HDHP)HSA Cigna Mid Plan OAP Cigna High Plan OAP Dental: As of 01/01/2025. Cigna DPPO Dental Network Vision: As of 01/01/2025. Cigna Vision PPO Network Wellness Program: The City of Norcross's Imagine Wellness Program provides a variety of wellness activities and incentives. Holidays The City observes 11 Holidays. 2 Personal Holidays are earned upon hire and every January 1st. Life and AD&D Benefits Life and AD&D insurance coverage provides financial protection for you and your family in the event of an accident or death. All eligible employees are covered by basic life and AD&D insurance, paid entirely by the City of Norcross. The City provides basic life insurance for the employee at 1x their base salary and 2x base salary for Department Heads, both rounded up to the next higher $1,000. The City offers additional life insurance coverage for you, your spouse, and/or dependents at an additional cost to you. Savings and Retirement Benefits Pension Plan: The city offers a retirement benefit for all eligible employees in which you participate.