JOB DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to manage all the economic development, planning, engineering, and building services activities of Sumner County Government.' This position works under the direction of and reports to the County Mayor. '

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Develops and implements programs and policies consistent with the County's goals, visions, and directions.
• Manages all planning and engineering activities along with preparing and monitoring each departmental budget and expenditures.
• Formulates departmental goals and objectives.
• Oversees and participates in the County's comprehensive planning process involving recommendations and strategies for improvements to County services, facilities, utilities, and related resources.
• Recommends policy or program changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the County's initiatives.
• Liaises, consults, and confers with local industries, realtors, and advisory committees regarding developmental activity planning and implementation.
• Assists the Mayor with capital projects, public facility planning, strategic planning, and special projects for the County; coordinates assigned projects with staff.
• Interprets, explains, and answers questions on relevant County policies, programs, and policies for the public, news media, and County staff.
• Coordinates and prepares special research reports and presentations on a wide variety of functions and issues for the County.
• Performs all personnel matters such as appointments, separation, performance evaluations, where applicable, and other related functions.
• Oversees all development contracts, professional services contracts, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning appeals.
• Supervises staff in preparation of requests for proposals and oversees the subsequent selection process.
• Approves/denies all purchases for Planning and Engineering Department through purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
  
  Serves as liaison between departments and the various media, public service groups and other organizations within the community and responds to all litigation involving the department.
• In conjunction with the County Engineer and Grant Administrator prepares the capital projects budgets for development related projects.
• Serves as staff person to the County Commission for all relevant matters. Attends department committee meetings, as required.
• Develops working relationships with other Department Directors to ensure cooperation and teamwork.
• Operates a personal computer, scanner, general office equipment, two-way radio, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs; performs basic maintenance of computer system and general office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner; coordinates service/repair activities as needed.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, volunteers, other departments, County officials, law enforcement personnel, public safety agencies, court personnel, attorneys, builders, contractors, engineers, architects, vendors, customers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Supervises, directs, trains, and evaluates the work of assigned staff handling employee concerns and problems; assists with directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; reviews the work of staff to ensure compliance of proposed developments with existing County Codes, Regulations, and Standards; assists in conducting interviews and making hiring recommendations.
• Receives and reviews building and subdivision plans and plats for approved developments to ensure compliance with planning related legislation, County Codes, Regulations, and Standards and as approved by the various Boards and Commissions; coordinates any changes with the appropriate staff member and design professional; meets with design professionals to resolve any problems with proposed developments; reviews final site plans and subdivision plats with the Engineering Section to ensure compliance with approved plans prior to documents being recorded.
• Oversees the preparation of division reports and agenda reports and staff presentations to various boards and commissions including such tasks as the review of reports for content and thoroughness, preparation of graphics and illustrations, and assembly of complete documentation.
• Assists with the review of Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and other committee minutes prepared by support staff for accuracy prior to distribution to and adoption by the appropriate Board or Commission
• Provides technical advice and makes recommendations to elected and appointed officials regarding amendments to the Zoning Resolution, subdivision regulations, design guidelines, and the land use plan; assists/and or prepares special reports on various regulatory amendments.
• Prepares staff reports and makes oral and written presentations concerning planning and related matters before the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, County Commission and other committees as needed.
• Meets with interested citizens and groups, developers, design professionals, consultants, County, State, and Federal agencies to present information related to planning studies, regulatory provisions, and pending applications under review by a particular Board or Commission.
• Operates a personal computer, motor vehicle, measuring devices, general office equipment, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e‑mail, Internet, or other computer programs; performs basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner.
• Maintains an awareness of proper safety procedures and guidelines and applies these in performing daily activities and tasks.
  
  Communicates with supervisor, County officials, employees, other departments, developers, engineers, architects, surveyors, inspectors, consultants, property owners, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations.
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares the department's annual budget.
• Attends local, regional, and occasionally national seminars, workshops, training sessions, meetings, and conventions for educational purposes.
• Conducts special projects as assigned by the County Mayor.
• Attends and makes presentations outside regular business hours as needed. Such meetings include but are not limited to Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, County Commission, and other relevant government and business meetings, where appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as required.

BENEFITS

Sumner County, TN employee benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, along with optional supplemental plans like accident and cancer insurance. Employees also have access to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), TCRS pension plan with no employee contribution, and paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.