DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

$95,000 to $105,000
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this position is to oversee and supervise the day-to-day operation of the Development Services Department, taking on different priorities based on the particular needs of the Assistant County Manager and the department. This position will be responsible for developing an advancement strategy, monitoring service activities, and overseeing project development.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals for all functions within the Development Services, to include Building and Inspections, Zoning, Planning, and Code Enforcement.
Receives and investigates complaints from the general public and Commissioners; interacts to address problems and situations as necessary to resolve issues.
Attends Board meetings, committee meetings, special project meetings, and public hearings; assists with the preparation of the agenda and related materials; reviews minutes.
Oversees projects, providing a conduit between staff, Commissioners, County Manager, and specialized contractual staff such as architects, consultants, and contractors.
Writes policies as required, collaborating with County Manager, departments, proofing, presenting, and obtaining feedback from staff, attorney, and appropriate state agencies.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Continued:
Facilitate and support cross-functional teams to continuously improve and redesign operational processes from critical to safe, high-quality, and efficient operations by leveraging the Lean and Change Leadership methodologies in all aspects of the business. Spread improvement culture throughout the organization and drive measurable business process improvement.
Assist in the creation of metrics to monitor performance, operational improvements, and financial benefits.
Collect and analyze process data, identify opportunities, develop solutions, implement improvements, and assist operational management in ensuring sustainability.
Participate in and/or provide leadership support to multidisciplinary task forces, committees, and councils as appropriate or assigned.
Collaborate with leadership to set up internal quality targets and help create strategies to achieve and sustain improvement.
Challenge leaders as necessary to foster an action-based culture of continuous improvement and accountability, aiming to enhance key metrics such as growth, productivity, turnaround time, and asset utilization.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to analyze data and make recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with team members and upper management.
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time, at the supervisor’s discretion, either formally or informally, and may be communicated verbally or in writing.
Work schedules, including rotating shifts, hours of work, and days off, may be changed at any time at the supervisor’s discretion to meet the needs of the County.
Regular and routine attendance at work is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, engineering, architecture, planning or closely related field; supplemented by 10 years previous experience and/or training that includes accounting, budgeting, supervisory/managerial governmental experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree
10 or more years of direct and comprehensive construction management experience.
Experience in County government
PE Certification
Project Management Certification

Please refer the Job description for details