Director – Planning & Zoning
CITY OF MARIETTA PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT 205 LAWRENCE STREET, MARIETTA, GA 30061 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 24-HOUR JOB LINE (770) 794-5571 Web Site:
CITY OF MARIETTA
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
205 LAWRENCE STREET, MARIETTA, GA 30061
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
24-HOUR JOB LINE (770) 794-5571
Web Site: www.city.marietta.ga.us
JOB TITLE DIRECTOR – PLANNING & ZONING JOB NUMBER: 04-007
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING & ZONING
SALARY RANGE: Grade: 503 SALARY RANGE: $61,277 to $67,413 DOQ
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provides supervision and direction of immediate staff of the Planning and Development division, and is responsible for the planning, direction, organization, and general management of the Zoning and Code Enforcement division, and the Housing Programs division, including CDBG and Section 8. Responsible for performance evaluations of the Planning and Zoning Manager, Code Enforcement Manager, and Manager of Housing Programs.
- Works with staff to review developers’ plans to ensure compliance with zoning, code and environmental regulations and economic development policies of the City. Formulates observations based on the evaluation of the developers’ plans and their compliance with applicable ordinances and regulations.
- Works with the Economic Development Department and the Redevelopment Director in preparing, promoting and implementing redevelopment plans and projects for the City.
- Responsible for the Planning and Zoning department operations and budget. Compiles all financial data necessary to provide an accurate annual operating and capital budget for the department and each division. Controls and approves department and division expenditures.
- Responsible for the development of a comprehensive plan for the City of Marietta. Ensures compliance of the federal and state land use and zoning laws within the City of Marietta. Works with city officials, citizens, developers and other affected parties in creating vision statements and master plans that have sound implementation strategies and that best meet the needs of the City of Marietta.
- Compiles, analyzes and publishes data on economic, commercial, and community development within the City of Marietta.
- Coordinates local comprehensive planning efforts with county, state, and regional planning officials.
- Receives calls and provides information and assistance concerning development regulations and procedures to developers, investors, and businesses interested in development within the City of Marietta. Works to attract potential development to the City of Marietta by assisting potential investors interested in locating to Marietta.
- Provides guidance and assistance to city management and, when requested, the Mayor and City Council, in formulating planning and economic development policies. Acts as advisor to various appointed boards, including but not limited to, the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Real Estate, or related field.
- Prefer Masters degree in Planning, Architecture, Public or Business Administration, or related field.
- Prefer AICP certification.
- Minimum of seven years progressively responsible experience in planning, economic or land development, including at least three years management or supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of the principals of local government planning, economic and community development, New Urbanisim, Traditional Neighborhood Design, Smart Growth Strategies, strategic planning procedures, Redevelopment principals, marketing principals, and real estate sales and purchase procedures.
- Basic knowledge of planning and development practices and principles, zoning and code regulations, housing programs, and Section 8 programs.
- Skill in formulating, analyzing, and effectively communicating development plans to the public, private developers, city management, and city officials.
- Ability to manage, direct, and supervise professional and clerical staff.
- Ability to promote commercial and industrial development for the City of Marietta.
- Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license at time of employment and a satisfactory seven-year driving history, to include no DUIÕs in the last three years.
- Credit and criminal background check required.
POST-OFFER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Georgia driverÕs license.
Satisfactory seven-year driving history, to include no DUIÕs in the last three years.
Credit and criminal background check.
Satisfactory completion of a one-year working test period.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
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