Planning Manager - DeKalb County

Salary Range: $73,608 - $118,509

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. 

Supervises 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 planning activities; 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, elected officials, and Director. 

Develops and prepares the County’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan; researches and analyzes statistical, mapping and tax data to determine past and current growth patterns; prepares reports detailing the same; updates Plan regularly to include changing conditions and ordinances; communicates with regional and state committees and commissions regarding plan implementation and maintenance. 

Administers the County’s zoning and development ordinances; interprets, enforces and explains County zoning and development ordinances; and provides technical analyses and information regarding zoning, land use, subdivision regulations, business licensees, building permits and other planning and development related ordinances and issues. 

Administers and coordinates the review of land use reports for rezoning and land use change applications; reviews and approves applications; ensures compliance with County ordinances and Land Use Plan; and identifies non-compliance issues and needed changes and/or modifications. 

Provides guidance, support, and advice to senior management, County administrators, elected officials, zoning and planning boards and committees regarding the Comprehensive Plan, Service Delivery Strategy agreements with other cities, and major land use and zoning amendments; compiles data and information; and prepares, submits and presents related reports. 

Manages and leads master plan studies and other special projects; writes project scope; participates on selection committee; develops and manages the budget; coordinates project and public meetings; produces final study document; and completes all documentation. 

Receives and responds to inquiries in reference to the planning process, the Comprehensive Plan, land use amendment process, and planning studies; provides information and answers questions; and resolves problems. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a related field required, Master’ s preferred; five years of progressively responsible experience in planning, zoning, and project management to include lead or supervisory experience, and seven years of experience in the field; 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 driver’s license.