DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & ZONING (APPOINTED/FT/BENEFITS)

Under the direction of the Director of Planning & Zoning, performs highly responsible professional and managerial level work for the Department of Planning & Zoning. An employee in this class serves as Deputy to the Director, with responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the programs and activities of the Department of Planning and Zoning and acts as the Director as required.

(The following examples illustrate the work performed in the Deputy Director position. Actual assignments may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the Department and Division. The list is not inclusive, and the position may require duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the Department and Division.)

• Creates an effective budget for operational efficiency and to provide necessary staff resources.
• Supports the preparation of the annual budget and assists with the management of budgets, ensuring cost control and expenses are in alignment with the budget.
• Leads the Department in the implementation of the County's Master Plan.
• Drafts and presents legislation to the County Council.
• Supervises a team and manages the performance of individuals through ongoing coaching, feedback, and development to motivate, engage, and drive a high-performing team.
• Manages the timely response to the Department's customers both internal and external.
• Monitors and makes necessary updates to the zoning code.
• Monitors the effectiveness of the Department's policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with Human Resources to develop recruitment plans based on labor needs, and participates in internal and external job candidate selection, including screening, conducting interviews, testing, and onboarding. Authorizes all hiring/promotional decisions, ensuring compliance with all related policies and regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of planning principles and practices; understanding of social, economic, and environmental factors affecting planning.
• Knowledge of the basic planning and zoning principles, the zoning code, subdivision regulations, and the development review process.
• Knowledge of planning concepts, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of legal, fiscal, environmental, and social determinants of community planning and development.
• Ability to prioritize daily work, including planning and creating schedules based on staff availability and priority of work involved.
• Knowledge of code structure and interpretation of law as it relates to land use and planning.
• Ability to conceptualize, plan, and manage multiple projects or tasks.

EDUCATION :
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in City and Urban Planning. A Master's degree can be substituted for two (2) years of the required planning & zoning experience.

EXPERIENCE :
Nine (9) years of professional planning and zoning experience in municipal or County government; five (5) years of which shall have been at a supervisory level with full administrative responsibilities in the field of planning and zoning.

LICENSES :
Possession of a valid Class "D" or Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points.

BENEFITS :

Harford County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation
• Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Generous Leave Package & Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

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