Deputy Director, Planning & Sustainability - Development Services

DeKalb County is seeking an experienced and innovative Deputy Director of Planning & Sustainability to oversee critical operations within the Development Division.

This position offers a significant opportunity for career growth and development.

The Development Services Division consists of four sections: Permits and Plans Review, Inspections (Structural and Trades), Land Development and Environmental Compliance, and Business/Alcohol Licensing.

These sections are responsible for the following:


* Reviewing land development plans and issuing permits


* Conducting inspections related to structural integrity and trades


* Reviewing tree ordinances and sediment and erosion control plans, along with performing inspections


* Issuing various permits including building, plumbing, mechanical (HVAC), electrical, sign, sewer tap, and home occupation permits


* Issuing certificates of occupancy or completeness


* Zoning approval of business license applications


* Issuing new business and alcohol licenses, along with renewing existing licenses and collecting excise taxes

The ideal candidate will possess sound professional judgment, exceptional communication skills, technological proficiency, and the ability to foster a positive and productive workplace environment.

Salary Range: $140,000+  Job Code: 51005  Salary Grade: 28  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 business development and retention; 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 area of assignment; 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 business development and retention nee...