Listing Summary

DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Title:  Community Development Director
Department:  Dawson County Community Development
Location:  Dawsonville, GA  30534
Salary:  $79,724 - $99,269 Annually/DOQ
Status: Full-Time/Salary/Exempt

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION FILLED

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for overseeing all functions of the Community Development Department; land development, building permitting, business licensing, planning, zoning, economic development, stormwater compliance, and floodplain management; ensuring the process of all projects, plan review (including Fire Life Safety plans), managing consultant reviews, managing legal documents, and confirming project close outs.

Job Requirements:
Applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree in, Public Administration, Public or Urban Development, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Science, Political Science or closely related field; a Master’s degree is preferred. Plus, a minimum of five to ten years’ experience at the managerial level overseeing planning, zoning, code enforcement, building inspections, and capital projects in a public sector organization; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Applicant must possess a valid Georgia driver license and maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), and must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.  

To apply for a position with Dawson County, please complete and submit an application online at www.dawsoncountyga.gov. if you are unable to complete an application online, applications are available in the County Administration Office, located on the second floor of the Dawson County Courthouse. Applications may be emailed to DCEmployment@dawsoncountyga.gov; faxed to 706-344-3889; or mailed or dropped off in person to: Dawson County Government, Human Resources Department, 25 Justice Way, Suite 2233, Dawsonville, GA 30534; Monday through Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM. All applications submitted are subject to public disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act.

Dawson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place.