Post Date: 07/21/2022 Posting ID: 2022-0023 Close Date: UNTIL FILLED

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

FULL TIME

EXEMPT POSITION

FULL TIME / EXEMPT ($120,000/ANNUAL)

Position Overview:

The purpose of this position is to oversee and supervise the day-to-day operation of the Development Services Department, taking on different priorities based on the particular needs of the County Manager and the department. This position will be responsible for developing advancement strategy, monitoring service activities and development projects and serve as the County Engineer, as well as managing capital improvement programs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervises, directs and evaluates staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals for all functions within the Development Services to include Building and Inspections, Zoning, Planning, Code Enforcement, GIS and Permits.

Receives and investigates complaints from the general public and Commissioners; interacts to address problems and situations as necessary to resolve problems.

Attends Board meetings, committee meetings, special project meetings and public hearings; assists with the preparation of agenda and related materials; reviews minutes.

Oversees projects, providing a conduit between staff, Commissioners, County Manager and specialized contractual staff such as architects, consultants and contractors.

Writes policies as required, collaborating with County Manager, departments, proofing, presenting and obtaining feedback from staff, attorney and appropriate state agencies.

Facilitate and support cross functional teams to continuously improve and redesign operations processes from critical to safe, high quality and efficient operations by leveraging the Lean and Change Leadership methodologies in all aspects of the business. Spread improvement culture thought organization and drive measurable business process improvement.

Assist in the creation of metrics to monitor performance, operational improvements and financial benefits.

Collect and analyze process data, identify opportunities, develop solutions, implement improvements, and help operational management ensure sustainability.

Participate in and/or provide leadership support to multidisciplinary task forces, committees and councils as appropriate or assigned.

Collaborate with leadership to set up internal quality targets and help create strategies to achieve and sustain improvement.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Ability to analyze data and make recommendations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with team members and upper management.

Prepare plans, estimates, and specifications to design transportation facilities showing adept knowledge of traffic operations theory and practice

Show competent knowledge of highway laws, codes, standards and specifications pertaining to highway engineering and costs including materials, methods and techniques used in the design, construction and maintenance of highways, bridges and related structures

Plan alterations and modifications of existing streets, highways, and freeways to improve traffic flow

Prepare deeds, property descriptions, and right-of-way maps

Acts as lead for all major capital expenditure projects, including the bid process, review and execution of contracts, ensuring appropriate permits and insurance are secured, management of project costs and timelines from inception to completion, and timely addressing any issues that arise.

Review, evaluation and make recommendations on proposals submitted by third party contractor to include all areas and departments covered by contract/agreement.

Directs, coordinates and supervises assigned County projects; develops budget and monitors expenditures.

Serves as the Liaison with contractors, receives monthly reports detailing services performed on behalf of the County, approves requests for "out of scope' services.

Evaluation capital projects to determine the scope, specifications, and budget for each project.

Oversee construction projects from design, bid packages, costing, construction and turn over.

Provide insight on general contractor services on all small construction projects.

Assist Accounting Department with monthly, quarterly and annual capital expenditure reconciliations.

Perform field engineering calculations to compensate for change orders and contract estimates

Develops and presents data/ reports of environmental analysis statements and other transportation information for public review, hearings, informational meetings and the Board of Commissioners

Prepares and checks detail plans, design calculations, cost estimations and recommendations for completeness, mathematical accuracy and conformity to engineering practices and standards

Compiles and analyzes engineering data and prepares conclusions and recommendations

Designs and prepares preliminary and final plans for highways, bridges, drainage structures, municipal utilities, roadway lighting, traffic control devices, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and miscellaneous highway facilities

Provides input for the development and maintenance of traffic management policies and procedures.

Uses intelligent transportation and traffic management systems technology and applications to monitor traffic flow and conditions

May perform or oversee the survey, staking, layout and inspection of construction projects

Participates in studies to determine sufficiency of existing highway systems and structures and programming of future construction

Estimates cost of projects and writes contracts and specifications for labor, materials and equipment for review and approval by the Board of Commissioners.

Develops preliminary engineering treatments to determine construction feasibility and estimated costs

Investigates traffic problems and recommends methods to improve traffic flow and safety

Interprets contracts, specifications and plans to contractors, subordinates and the public

Recommends construction methods best suited to soil types encountered

Prepares final layout drawings and stress calculations

Prepares studies and completes designs of highway structures of all classifications

Determines the validity and reliability of testing methods and procedures

Prepares hydrologic/hydraulic studies and reports for use in the design of highway structures

May serve as quality assurance engineer reviewing plans, testing or construction for highway projects

Use computers to carry out, track / troubleshoot work assignments, maintains records and prepare reports/ correspondence related to the work

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of supervisor, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Work schedules, to include rotating shifts, hours of work and days off may be changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor in order to fit the needs of the County.

Regular and routine attendance at work is required.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

In the absence of a full time position as an Engineering Project Manager in Development Services to oversee private development projects, the Director of Development Services performs the duties of the Engineering Project Manager.

Act as the County Engineer.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, public administration, engineering, architecture, planning or closely related field; supplemented by 10 years previous experience and/or training that includes accounting, budgeting, supervisory/managerial governmental experience; 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 Drivers License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree

10 or more years of direct and comprehensive construction management experience

Experience in County government

Project Management Certification

Certfiied Floodplain Manager

Project Management Certification

***PE Certification***

All resumes must be submitted with a completed County Application. Applications can be obtained at: Human Resources Office, 804 S Laurel Street, Springfield, GA 31329 or