Deputy Director

The purpose of this position is to develop and administer the Planning & Zoning Department. Provide professional guidance and recommendations of land use: land protection or development. This class works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Provides information to the general public regarding planning and development processes and procedures including environmental codes and policies.
• Administrates planning for the development of the Green Space Program.
• Coordinates and manages necessary acquisition due diligence.
• Conducts cost, benefit analysis for land purchases.
• Coordinates and works with attorneys, administration and Committee.
• Train staff in program application and development.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires Master of Science degree in planning, geography, landscape architecture, architecture, environmental studies, or related field.
• Over eight years and up to and including ten years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• American Institute of Certified Planners certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Salary : $90,220 - $117,267