Deputy Director of Development Review, and Permitting

Department: Development Review and Permitting

Job Title: Deputy Director

Compensation: Non-Classified $90,000 - $120,000 Annually*

*Salary based on qualifications and experience

Work Location: Worcester County Government Center, One W. Market St.  Snow Hill, MD     

Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Application Period: Until Filled

Job Summary: This is a highly skilled position, under the direct leadership of the Director of Development Review and Permitting, is responsible for assisting the Director with all aspects of development, review, permitting, and other functions of the department, including supervision of all staff.

Qualifications and Skills:

· Bachelor’s degree in planning, engineering, architecture, geography, or environmental studies or a related field from an accredited college or university, and possess a minimum of five (5) years of recent experience in one of the above-related fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience required

· Successful completion of the FEMA Coastal construction course within the first twelve months of employment required

· Possess five (5) or more years of experience in management and supervisory skills required

· Building plan review, inspection and Building Code Official certifications preferred

· Experience with Planning Commission and Building, Planning and Zoning preferred

· AICP certification preferred

· Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of zoning, planning, permitting, building, floodplain management, and other similar regulations with the ability to read, analyze and interpret job relevant materials & tools including financial reports, spreadsheets and legal documents

· Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local programs pertinent to the operation of the Department

· Possess thorough knowledge of budgetary and administrative practices

Benefits Information:

Worcester County Government offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, retirement plans, and much more! To learn more details about our full range of benefits, please view our Benefits Guide at Worcester_Guide_2025.pdf.

For the full job description, please visit- https://jobs.worcestermd.gov/

If you have any questions, please contact Taylor Burkhead, Recruiting Specialist at 410 632 0090 or

tburkhead@worcestermd.gov