Deputy Planning and Development Director

Planning and Development Department

The Planning and Development Department is comprised of four divisions to include Zoning, Planning, Permitting, and Building Inspections. This position will perform difficult professional and administrative work overseeing a portfolio of the divisions within the department and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Planning and Development Director.

Our core values—Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty —are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.

• Facilitates a safe work environment where employees are treated with respect, dignity, and compassion.
• Manages performance and completes annual performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Assists the Director in providing supervision, strategic leadership, and execution of the vision and mission of the Planning and Development Department.
• Establishes processes and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of division functions through the leveraging of technology to create innovation and improved standards of customer care.
• Responsible for overseeing the operations of divisions as assigned.
• Assists in instructing, training, and mentoring employees; executive level supervision and leadership development for direct reports and providing leadership training and development for the Department as a whole.
• Assists with the Planning and Development Department’s budget preparation and administration.
• Analyzes and evaluates information for compliance and conformity of the North Carolina General Statutes and regulations.
• Responds to complaints and inquiries from citizens, contractors, and the general public.
• Periodically accompanies staff on field visits or consultations for quality control assessments.
• Meets and corresponds with individuals and professional groups to gather feedback and address concerns to include individual meetings or group presentations.
• Assumes oversight of the Planning and Development Department in the Director's absence.
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer.
• Performs related tasks as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to plan, prioritize, assign, direct & evaluate the work of professional, technical & clerical staff; ability to apply innovative solutions to problems; proven supervisory experience; proven leadership experience.
• Knowledge of NC General Statutes as they pertain to planning, building inspections, coastal management, and permitting functions; knowledge of floodplain management.
• Ability to work cooperatively with contractors, developers, business owners, residents & staff with a clear focus on developing a sustainable community.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials, other governmental agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including a personal computer and applicable office productivity software.
• Must demonstrate familiarity in areas including planning, zoning, building inspections, permitting, coastal management, floodplain management, public administration, human resources, and public relations.

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive…