Director, Planning & Sustainability

Pay Range: $133,347 - $214,689  Job Code: 51000   Salary Grade: 31  FLSA: Exempt 

Essential Functions: 

The following duties are normal for this position.

The omission of specific statements of the duties 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.

Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work regarding planning, zoning, permitting, plan review, and code enforcement activities; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to County administrators and elected officials.

Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established procedures; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Develops and implements long- and short-term plans, goals, and objectives for the department; collects and analyzes multiple sources of data; evaluates effectiveness and efficiency of department activities; reviews and revises policies, procedures, plans and programs; and researches, assesses, and develops strategies to meet current and future planning and sustainability needs.

Develops, implements and monitors all department policies, procedures and protocols; interprets, explains and implements local, state, and federal laws and regulations; conducts staff meetings; and provides information, updates, coordination of work activities.

Administers comprehensive community planning program to ensure orderly community development and growth; oversees administration and enforcement of technical building codes for the County; resolves public complaints related to inspections, code interpretation or applications; and oversees preparation and presents oral and written reports to Board of Commissioners and related zoning and planning boards and commissions.

Directs redevelopment and business retention efforts within the County; collaborates with outside agencies and other local jurisdictions in developing and implementing community development programs and projects; and establishes and maintains viable business relationships.

Develops and implements departmental budget; recommends staffing levels, equipment, materials and other budget allocations; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; and prepares and submits budget documentation and reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in U...