Deputy Director Community Development

Deputy Director Community Development

Position based in Atlanta, GA


JOB DESCRIPTION
CH2M HILL OMI is seeking a dynamic candidate for the position of Deputy Director of Community Development in the Atlanta Metro Area. The purpose of this position is to plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the City Community Development Department including Planning and Zoning, Code Enforcement, and Building and Development Divisions. The incumbent will formulate, modify, and improve activities and processes involved in private development, plan review, inspection, and permitting; and implement departmental policies, procedures, plan long-range programs, and make difficult technical and administrative decisions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
o Plans, organizes and directs the activities of the City''s Community Development Department
o Develops, plans and implements department goals and objectives, which are consistent with the City''s development plan
o Reviews growth patterns, trends in land use, community needs and other factors in developing recommendations for controlling and regulating community development and services
o Establishes policies and programs for housing, redevelopment, neighborhood improvement, and plans review and inspections
o Resolves problems and issues arising from the development process; works with applicants, department staff and other City departments to effectively resolve conflicts; works effectively with a variety of conflicting or competing interests
o Supervises and participates in the development and administration of the department''s operating budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements mid-year adjustments
o Serves as a member of the City''s management team; provides information and recommendations regarding operations; assists in making decisions related to all facets of municipal government
o Communicates and works proactively with developers, community organizations, neighborhood associations and agency officials on current or proposed development including private development or City grant funds
o Serves as technical advisor to City Boards and Commissions, City Council, Assistant City Manager, VP/Program Director, City Departments, and civic groups on planning, zoning, plan review, inspection, code enforcement, and related matters; interpret ordinances and regulations as they apply to respective areas
o Performs other similar duties as assigned

Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Must be committed to high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potentials safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel. Incumbent is expected to meet attendance standards as determined by management. Must be available and willing to work on either a part-time or full-time basis according to the assigned schedule and must be available and willing to work overtime (including daily, weekend and holidays) as determined by management as necessary to meet the business needs.

The employee will perform most duties in a typical office environment. The noise level in the office environment is usually quiet. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Job requires employee to perform duties at company site or other locations. Job requires approximately 40% travel.


QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications:
o Bachelor''s degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Business, Municipal Planning and Administration, or related field
o Five (5) years in urban development, municipal planning, or code administration, including two (2) years of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:
o Master''s degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Public Administration, or Business Administration
o Eight (8) years of broad and extensive experience in urban planning, community development, economic development, or related experience including three years of management and administrative responsibility
o Knowledge of land use principles and applicable development responsibilities
o Knowledge of principles and practices of urban planning and zoning, engineering, plans review, and building inspection
o Ability to research methods and sources of information related to urban growth and development
o Ability to effectively apply development techniques and practices to the establishment of strategies, programs, goals and objectives
o Ability to interpret planning, zoning, and building inspection policies and procedures to the general public
o Ability to identify and resolve a wide variety of problems and concerns in the development of land use policy
o Ability to work effectively with a variety of conflicting or competing interests through consensus-building, discussion and persuasion
o Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
o Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work


BENEFITS
Medical and Dental Plans
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability Income
401(k) Plan with company match
Employee Ownership
Paid Time Off Program
Flexible Work Scheduling
Business Casual Dress
Learning and Development Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Auto and Homeowners Insurance


COMPANY PROFILE
CH2M HILL: Developing People through Challenging Projects

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, employee-owned CH2M HILL is a global leader in engineering, construction, and operations for public and private clients. Our 19,000+ employees deliver innovative, practical, sustainable solutions without boundaries—helping clients develop and manage infrastructure and facilities that improve efficiency, safety, and quality of life. To continue in this mission of world-class performance, CH2M HILL is attracting, developing, and retaining the best and brightest minds in the industry. If you’re looking for opportunities of this caliber, we invite you to consider becoming a part of our team, where you can work on exciting projects that help you grow in your career.

CH2M HILL is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.


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