What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT - (10852) position at City of DeFuniak Springs?
The Deputy Planning Director assists in directing and coordinating the activities and functions of the Planning andDevelopment Services Department. These activities include community and neighborhood planning anddevelopment, comprehensive planning, Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping, zoning, floodplain
management planning development reviews, site inspections, permitting, and coordinating with Walton CountyCode Compliance.
**Essential Job Functions**
Assists in managing the Planning Department including supervising, hiring, retaining, developing, andevaluating employees
Acts as a Walton County BCC professional advisor in matters of planning and development
Supervises review process of all development projects and reviews staff recommendations presented tovarious boards and commissions
Coordinates efforts between citizen groups, public interest groups, and the Walton County BCC in mattersconcerning land use and Walton County codes and ordinances
Serves as advisor and works with the Planning Commission and other applicable commissions, boards, andagencies
Makes presentations to the Walton County BCC in matters related to Planning and Development
Directs planning review of Developments of Regional Impact (DRI) applications and Notices of ProposedChanges (NOPC) along with consistent review of technical projects
Ensures compliance and appropriate reporting of all DRI projects
Leads professional planning staff in the development of and implementation of initiatives in all planningareas
Prepares reports of departmental activities and other reports based on research and study of departmentaloperations
Responsible for the concurrency and consistency of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code
Adheres to work schedule and attendance requirements, including nights and weekends
Performs Other Work As Directed And Required
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures relating to planning, growthmanagement, development, building and zoning within Walton County and the state of Florida
Knowledge of planning, community, and economic development management practices
Knowledge of chapters 125, 162, 163, 380, 489, and 553, Florida Statutes as well as other applicable lawsand regulations
Skill in motivating, training, directing, and managing personnel
Ability to maintain effective customer-oriented services
Ability to make decisions, analyze complex information, and make oral and written presentations
Ability to work evenings and other nontraditional work hours as required Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with public officials, peers, otherdivisions and departments, and citizens
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating withothers, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather thanindividual concerns
- Minimum Qualifications
Required:**
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in planning, publicadministration, architecture, urban design, or closely related field
Eight (8) or more years of professional experience in planning and community development
Four (4) or more years of professional experience in a management or supervisory position
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Graduate Degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a planning, public administration,architecture, urban design, or a closely related field
Certification in Planning from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
- Note**: At the discretion of the hiring manager and/or the Director of Human Resources an equivalent combinationof education an experience may be considered.
**Physical Demands and Work Environment**
The following physical activities are necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position. Areasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential jobfunctions.Sits or stands for long periods of time. Communicates effectively in person or by using telecommunications
equipment. Creates documents, reports, etc., using a writing instrument (such as a pencil or pen) or computer.Grasps, turns, and manipulates objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eyecoordination. Moves, lifts, carries, and places objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance. Work is
performed mostly in an office setting where the noise level is usually quiet. Travel between locations toeffectively address the business needs of the department.
- This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in WaltonCounty**.
The City of DeFuniak Springs is an Equal Opportunity, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace Employer.