Planning & Housing Administrator

Planning And Housing Administrator

The Planning and Housing Administrator leads all permitting matters associated with residential and commercial construction projects within the City of Statesboro under the general direction and supervision of the Director of Planning & Development. This position administers all housing initiatives funded and / or sponsored by the City.

Examples of duties include administering the Statesboro Housing Rehabilitation Program, managing permitting workflow for residential and commercial projects, providing guidance on zoning matters for developers, staff, and elected officials, managing grants related to housing development and infrastructure, approving contractors for housing rehabilitation projects, preparing draft reports for the Planning Commission, serving as liaison for the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing and the Land Bank, and representing the City to the public, including potential program participants, and providing guidance.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Administration, Engineering or a closely related field, three (3) years of experience in a related field, or equivalent training, education, and / or experience; and a valid State of Georgia Driver's License.

Preferred qualifications include American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification.

The selected candidate must complete the following requirements prior to working with the City of Statesboro : Background Investigation and Pre-Employment Urinalysis.

Equal Opportunity Statement : The City of Statesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Statesboro will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with eligible disabilities (unless the disability precludes performance of the essential functions of the position). The City of Statesboro is a drug-free workplace. The City of Statesboro participates in E-Verify.

The City of Statesboro offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees and their families, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision benefits, retirement plans, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, holidays, vacation and sick leave, health center access, fitness center access, and Employee Assistance Program.