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Jefferson County Commission
Deputy Director of Development Services
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What they do
A Director of Urban / Transportation Planning directs and oversees planning and develops projects that maintain or improve the quality of life in a city or region. Addresses specific transportation, economic development, housing and environmental issues. Directs planning to address aesthetic and technical concerns, community goals and the future impact of development.
$94,476 / year median in Alabama
Job Description
The Development Services Department The Development Services Department is a citizen-first department that facilitates investment in the County and promotes sustainability, disaster preparedness, economic and community development, public and environmental health within the County. The core functions of the Development Services Department include Building, Planning, Site Plan review, Code Enforcement, and GIS. Development Services is supported by a diverse staff. Desired Experience and Requirements License or Degree Requirements Possesses a license in the State of Alabama as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect, or in a state with comity. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Building Science, Engineering Management, or similar degree. Specific Experience Held role with progressive experience or exposure in vertical construction or related engineering field. Held role with increasing responsibility related to land development entitlements. Possesses a valid driver's license. Experience reviewing and approving work products of other design professionals (e.g., designs/plans, estimates). Experience working with others to resolve design and/or construction issues. Experience managing a work unit Managed a work unit (10 or more people) Experience as a manager Responsible for setting goals and making key decisions at a unit level Managed a budget for a work unit Responsible for evaluating the performance of those within a unit Experience implementing and monitoring work unit strategy Responsible for directing concrete substantial change efforts Developed and implemented strategic initiatives on a division or department level Responsible for managing and delivering results on several high-level projects at the unit level (i.e., more than individual-level objectives). Experience interacting with key internal and external stakeholders Experience working in a high-stress environment involving multiple constituents Responsible for managing functions that deliver services to internal and external customers Held roles involving forging positive interpersonal working relationships Responsible for the development and growth of multiple subordinates (e.g., coaching activities, formal mentoring) Responsible for delivering complex communications to multiple parties (verbal and/or written) Demonstrated ability to manage multiple objectives Experience working in environments that require adherence to high professional and ethical standards Exposure to essential work tasks and/or processes in non-profit or government, or in a private organization that has constraints resembling those in the public sector