Deputy Director

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Company: Beaufort County, SC

Location: Beaufort, SC 29906

Description:

Salary: $90,220.00 - $117,267.00 Annually

Location : Beaufort

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202400387

Division: Development

Department: Planning & Zoning

Opening Date: 01/08/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Description

The purpose of this position is to develop and administer the Planning & Zoning Department. Provide professional guidance and recommendations of land use: land protection or development. This class works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
  • Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
  • Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
  • Provides information to the general public regarding planning and development processes and procedures including environmental codes and policies.
  • Administrates planning for the development of the Green Space Program.
  • Coordinates and manages necessary acquisition due diligence.
  • Conducts cost, benefit analysis for land purchases.
  • Coordinates and works with attorneys, administration and Committee.
  • Train staff in program application and development.
  • Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Requires Master of Science degree in planning, geography, landscape architecture, architecture, environmental studies, or related field.
  • Over eight years and up to and including ten years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.


SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
  • American Institute of Certified Planners certification.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

01

How many years of professional Planning & Zoning experience do you have?
  • No experience
  • Less than 8 year of experience
  • 8 year but less than 9 years of experience
  • 9 years but less than 10 years experience
  • 10 or more years of experience


02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • None


03

Do you have American Institute of Certified Planners certification?
  • No
  • Yes


Required Question

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