Deputy Director, Planning & Sustainability Plan Review

Job Code: 51005 Salary Grade: 28 Salary Range: $106856 - $172039 FLSA: Exempt

The purpose of this classification is to plan direct and oversee the daily operations of the Plan Review Division including the review of building plans development plans construction documents permit applications and related technical submissions for compliance with applicable building codes zoning regulations land development requirements life safety standards and County policies and procedures.


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 needs.

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

Develops and implements budget for assigned area; 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:

Bachelors degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a related field required (Masters degree preferred); eight years of experience in planning zoning and development service with three years of management experience for a comparably sized organization or as a deputy director for a smaller organization; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia drivers license. ICC Certified Building Plans Examiner Certified Building Official (CBO) AICP Plan Review and additional trade-specific ICC certifications are preferred.

Supplemental Information:

This position is responsible for managing staff coordinating plan review activities across multiple disciplines improving review timelines and customer service ensuring consistency in technical determinations and supporting the efficient delivery of development services. The Deputy Director for Plan Review also provides technical guidance to staff developers contractors design professionals County leadership elected officials and the public regarding plan review requirements permitting procedures and development-related issues.

Coordinates multi-disciplinary plan reviews involving Planning Building Fire Marshal Public Works Transportation Watershed Management Environmental Health and other reviewing agencies.
Reviews complex commercial residential industrial mixed-use institutional and special development projects for compliance with applicable federal state and local regulations ordinances codes standards and policies.
Serves as a liaison between developers engineers architects contractors property owners County departments elected officials outside agencies and the public regarding development review processes and requirements.
Responds to citizen complaints development concerns and sensitive or controversial issues related to permitting inspections and plan review determinations.
Participates in special projects process improvement initiatives technology implementations ordinance updates and departmental modernization efforts.
Prepares and presents reports presentations correspondence and recommendations to County leadership boards commissions elected officials and stakeholder groups.
Attends meetings public hearings workshops and professional development activities as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.