JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
The Deputy Community Development Director supports the Director in managing departmental operations, providing leadership to staff, and ensuring effective daily oversight. This role requires strong independent judgment and the ability to collaborate within a municipal government structure, including elected officials, staff, external partners, and the community.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervises staff across Planning & Zoning, Building & Permitting, Land Development, and Code Enforcement divisions. Oversees daily operations, assigns tasks and projects, manage schedules, provide training, and conduct timely performance evaluations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be eligible to be a sworn official with ability to issue city citations.
• Must be available to work flexible hours as needed, including attending meetings, events, or programs outside of regular business hours.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet both recurring and time-sensitive deadlines.
• A valid State of Georgia Class C Driver’s License is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment, along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Political Science, or related field-- Required; Master’s degree-- Highly preferred.
• At least five (5) years of experience in planning and development, preferably in the public sector.
• Certification by American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)—Preferred.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse city facilities and community.
• The work is typically performed with the employee sitting at a desk intermittently standing, walking, or stopping.