DeKalb County Government
Planning/Zoning Administrator
DeKalb County Government, Decatur, Georgia, United States, 30089
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DeKalb County Government . Salary Range: $76,553 - $123,250; Job Code: 51010; Pay Grade: 24; FLSA Status: Exempt. Essential Functions
Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; approves employee work schedules and leave requests; addresses employee concerns and problems, and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures. Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work: prioritizes and schedules work activities to meet objectives in a fast-paced environment; ensures subordinates have proper resources needed to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with assigned staff to assist with complex situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate; provides oversight to contractors providing services under assigned area of responsibility. Assists in the Comprehensive Planning and small area planning processes; acts as point of contact for high-profile or complex projects; provides oversight and quality control of the zoning review process; participates in problem resolution to improve customer service delivery; responds to customer requests and complaints regarding the process; coordinates the movement of plans and applications internally and externally to address customer needs. Manages customer relations by providing education and feedback and leading informational meetings related to the County’s Comprehensive Plan and the zoning process; meets with applicants for zoning requests; interacts with citizens, contractors, lawyers, realtors, developers, CEOs, business owners and community groups; reviews and edits outgoing official correspondence pertaining to zoning matters; evaluates written analyses on proposed rezoning projects for Board of Commissioners action; reviews and edits cases for consistency with Board policy and planning standards. Prepares written amendments to the DeKalb County Zoning Code: routes and schedules formal public hearings through review and adoption by the Board of Commissioners; writes zoning cases and drafts text amendments for public hearings; makes presentations at the Zoning Board of Appeals, Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Commission, and Board of Commissioners. Represents the department on community outreach and development; serves in the absence of the Planning Administrator; provides progress and activity reports to management; assists in developing departmental standard operating procedures; makes recommendations to improve processes and expedite workflow. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred; five years of progressively responsible experience in planning, zoning, plans review, code analysis, project management, including lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Specific License or Certification Required:
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Planning/Zoning Administrator
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DeKalb County Government . Salary Range: $76,553 - $123,250; Job Code: 51010; Pay Grade: 24; FLSA Status: Exempt. Essential Functions
Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; approves employee work schedules and leave requests; addresses employee concerns and problems, and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures. Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work: prioritizes and schedules work activities to meet objectives in a fast-paced environment; ensures subordinates have proper resources needed to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with assigned staff to assist with complex situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate; provides oversight to contractors providing services under assigned area of responsibility. Assists in the Comprehensive Planning and small area planning processes; acts as point of contact for high-profile or complex projects; provides oversight and quality control of the zoning review process; participates in problem resolution to improve customer service delivery; responds to customer requests and complaints regarding the process; coordinates the movement of plans and applications internally and externally to address customer needs. Manages customer relations by providing education and feedback and leading informational meetings related to the County’s Comprehensive Plan and the zoning process; meets with applicants for zoning requests; interacts with citizens, contractors, lawyers, realtors, developers, CEOs, business owners and community groups; reviews and edits outgoing official correspondence pertaining to zoning matters; evaluates written analyses on proposed rezoning projects for Board of Commissioners action; reviews and edits cases for consistency with Board policy and planning standards. Prepares written amendments to the DeKalb County Zoning Code: routes and schedules formal public hearings through review and adoption by the Board of Commissioners; writes zoning cases and drafts text amendments for public hearings; makes presentations at the Zoning Board of Appeals, Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Commission, and Board of Commissioners. Represents the department on community outreach and development; serves in the absence of the Planning Administrator; provides progress and activity reports to management; assists in developing departmental standard operating procedures; makes recommendations to improve processes and expedite workflow. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred; five years of progressively responsible experience in planning, zoning, plans review, code analysis, project management, including lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Specific License or Certification Required:
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries
Government Administration
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