Planning Manager - Cumming, United States - Forsyth County, GA

Description

Salary: $68, $112,276.00 Annually

Location : Cumming, GA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 03084

Department: Planning & Community Development - Development Inspection

Opening Date: 05/13/2024

Closing Date: 6/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to supervise operations and activities of the Development Inspections Division. This Division is responsible for the review of residential architectural design for building permits, sign reviews, and zoning inspections to ensure compliance with the Forsyth County Unified Development Code, Sign Ordinance and zoning conditions.
Job Summary

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; conducts interviews and makes hiring recommendations; conducts or coordinates training activities.

Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.

Ensures division compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Consults with Director of Planning & Community Development and other officials to review division operations/activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations. Supervises planning functions; anticipates long range needs of the community; oversees review of development applications and permits for compliance with County codes, ordinances, and comprehensive plan.

Coordinates interpretation and application of County codes, comprehensive plan, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to zoning, land use, and site development; researches code-related issues in code books as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations.

Proposes ordinances and regulations for presentation to Board of Commissioners and to the public.

Develops, updates, and implements division policies and procedures; assists in developing, editing, or updating Unified Development Code or other documents.

Conducts research and analysis pertaining to long ranging planning and impact of proposed projects; researches and compiles various statistical, demographic, or administrative data; makes applicable calculations; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares reports, charts, graphs, and presentation materials; conducts research of computer databases, Internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed.

Develops and implements division budget; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; coordinates preparation of grant applications and administration of grant funds.

Attends various meetings; participates on various committees; presents division documentation and recommendations at meetings.

Provides information and technical assistance to citizens, property owners, land developers, contractors, architects, staff members, County officials, or other individuals/agencies regarding planning/zoning issues, land use issues, codes/ordinances, plan reviews, land development review procedures, permits, fees, or other issues; responds to routine questions or complaints; researches problems and initiates problem resolution.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, ordinances, regulations, comprehensive plan, budget documents, performance evaluations, staff technical reviews, maps, presentation materials, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, budget reports, payroll documents, leave reports, staff technical reviews, permit applications, architectural drawings, site plans, elevations, plats, legal descriptions, surveys, photographs, trade journals, technical reports/articles, census data, maps, comprehensive plan, codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Maintains departmental records and documentation.

Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs.

Operates a variety of equipment and tools associated with work activities, which may include a motor vehicle, calculator, general office equipment, engineering scale, or measuring devices.

Coordinates division work activities with those of other divisions, other departments, outside agencies, or others as needed.

Communicates with director, employees, other departments, County officials, local/state/federal agencies, property owners, architects, developers, surveyors, attorneys, consultants, utility companies, the public, the media, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and standards; reviews new codes and changes to existing codes; maintains an awareness of new methods, materials, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.

Assignment as Planning Manager in the Development Inspections Division may include the following duties:

Works independently in a highly visible position, advising various boards on development inspections.

Assign work, supervise staff, and manage daily planning activities for development inspections division staff.

Responsible for management of a variety of projects, Sign Ordinance and zoning inspections.

Assignments involve organizing and evaluating the review of sign permits, building permit reviews and other similar requests.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs fieldwork as needed; conducts site visits, code violation inspections, or windshield surveys; posts signs at sites.

Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or closely related field; supplemented by five (5) years previous experience and/or training that includes urban planning, local/regional land use, zoning, land development plan review, site plan review, budget administration, supervision, and personal computer operations; 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. AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification is preferred.

BENEFITS PROVIDED BY FORSYTH COUNTY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:

Personal Leave Accrual

Personal leave shall be accrued as follows:

0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year hours per pay period
Years - 25 days per year hours per pay period
15+Years - 30 days per year hours per pay period

Observed Holidays

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).

Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.

• Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
• Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
• Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible

Dental Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:

• Base $1,000 Plan
• Buy-Up $1,500 Plan

Vision Insurance
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.

Disability Insurance - Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.

Short Term Disability - 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.

Long Term Disability - 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).

Additional Life Insurance and AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.

Retirement Plan (401K)

Fully vested at five years of employment - 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.

Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That's a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.

Years One through Five
Forsyth County "seeds" your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.

Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic "seed" contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.

After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to "seed" your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.

01

Do you have a bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least five (5) years previous experience and/or training that includes urban planning, local/regional land use, zoning, land development plan review, site plan review, budget administration, supervision, and personal computer operations?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question