Zoning Division Manager

About the role

Cherokee County is seeking a skilled and experienced professional to serve as our next Zoning Division Manager. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the County's zoning operations, guiding a team of professionals, and ensuring the effective administration of zoning regulations, development reviews, and land use processes. The position plays a key role in shaping our community through oversight of zoning cases, subdivision and development plans, and ordinance interpretation and updates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the County's zoning operations
• Guide a team of professionals
• Ensure the effective administration of zoning regulations, development reviews, and land use processes
• Oversight of zoning cases, subdivision and development plans, and ordinance interpretation and updates
• Communicate complex information clearly to the public, stakeholders, and the Board of Commissioners

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree supplemented by a Master’s degree and a minimum eight (8) years of experience in Planning or Zoning.
• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in planning or related is preferred.
• Supervisory experience of a minimum of five (5) years mentoring and managing professional staff is preferred.
• Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience, in-depth knowledge of zoning and land use practices, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly to the public, stakeholders, and the Board of Commissioners.

Skills

Strong leadership experience, in-depth knowledge of zoning and land use practices, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Benefits

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan and optional 457(b) Defined Contribution Plan
• Full medical, dental, and vision
• PTO, Sick Days and 12 Paid Holidays per year

Pay

Starting Range - $75,516.00 - $98,171.00 DOE

Schedule

Working in our Canton office during normal business hours as well as regular public meetings in the evenings.