EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

GADSDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS QUINCY, FLORIDA

JOA No. 24-027 Date Posted: August 22, 2024

Growth Management Director

Position Number: #0017

Planning & Zoning Department

Salary Range: Negotiable

Position Advertisement Closes: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

***BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG SCREENING IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT***

This is a professional planning position directing the County’s Planning & Community Development Department which is responsible for all phases of planning and zoning and community development activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Manages site plan review, project analysis, implementation of comprehensive plan and land development regulations, land use certification concurrency management, data collection and analysis.
Prepares and presents planning and zoning issues to the Board of County Commissioners and the Planning Commission.
Prepares department annual budget.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Familiarity with the Florida Growth Management Act and associated implementing statutes and rules.
Familiarity with land planning theories and practices and database management, word processing and spreadsheet development and analysis.
Must be familiar with geographic information software and concepts.
Ability to prepare studies and investigate properties and physical conditions.
Ability to prepare and make presentations before Planning Commission, County Commission and various local and civic organizations.
Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public and co-workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires a Master’s degree in planning and three years of responsible planning work, preferably in a governmental setting. Three years of experience must be in a supervisory capacity; or a Bachelor’s degree and five years of planning experience. Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners is desired. Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver’s License with a favorable driving record.

Persons who need assistance to participate in the applicant process should contact the hiring authority in advance of the closing date. Applicants should submit a Gadsden BOCC County employment application to the Human Resource Office, 9-B East Jefferson St., Quincy, FL 32353.

Applications must be received by the closing date of the advertisement to be considered. You may contact Human Resources @ 850.875.8648 with questions regarding the advertisement. Apply on-line at http://www.gadsdencountyfl.gov or fax your application to 850.662.3291. Downloadable applications are available on our website at http://www.gadsdencountyfl.gov.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/VETERANS PREFERENCE EMPLOYER

Drug Free Workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $94,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Quincy, FL 32351 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Quincy, FL 32351: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Growth Management Director