Infrastructure Planning Division Director

Salary: $110,571.00 - $149,271.00 Annually

Location: Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type: Full-Time Appointed

Job Number: 24-02609

Department: Department of Planning and Development

FLSA: Exempt

Job Description
The mission of Gwinnett County’s Department of Planning and Development is to continuously elevate our approach to planning for growth and delivering services through innovative, people-centered strategies.  The Department is dedicated to maintaining a positive and inclusive workplace culture centered around its core values of excellence, integrity, transparency, collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.  The Department currently consists of the following divisions: Administration, Planning, Development, Code Enforcement, Building, Customer Service, Housing and Community Development, Economic Development, and Infrastructure Planning.

The Infrastructure Planning Division is the Department’s newest division. The goals of this division are to 1) plan infrastructure to drive growth aligned with the County’s future land use plan, 2) promote people-centered design for communities, and most importantly, 3) ensure county resources are invested efficiently and intentionally. The Infrastructure Planning Division Director will report to the Deputy Department Director. The division director will lead initiatives and develop tools and policies to ensure comprehensive infrastructure planning that is aligned with the County’s land use policies and priorities.
 
The Infrastructure Planning Division will work with the Planning Division and various County infrastructure departments, including the Department of Transportation, Department of Water Resources,  and Department of Community Services to develop infrastructure plans and priorities based on the County’s Unified Plan and detailed Small Area Plans for redevelopment. The initial scope for coordinated infrastructure planning includes water, sewer, stormwater, transportation, transit, and trails. These services are anticipated to expand to include general planning support for other departments providing municipal services.

Essential Duties
The Infrastructure Planning Division provides the following services to the department and to the County: 

• Development and maintenance of county-wide demographic projections aligned with the 2045 Unified Plan to effectively monitor community infrastructure needs
• Identification of potential infrastructure improvements in support of the county’s economic development initiatives including major redevelopment projects and catalytic site development
• Research, analysis, and tracking of planning data and utilization of this data to ensure infrastructure planning and implementation coordination 
• Development and maintenance of shared tools and infrastructure analysis methodologies, such as fiscal impact analysis and infrastructure cost of services related to existing and future development
• Creation and alignment of infrastructure master plans including development of internal and external stakeholder engagement plans, and facilitating technical workgroups
• Development of a common prioritization framework for all infrastructure capital projects to achieve the Unified Plan vision; preparing standard operating protocols and conducting training for the use of this framework
• Review zoning requests for proposed development projects related to transportation and water resources system capacity
• Identify innovative approaches to support a multi-modal transportation network including vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit connectivity
• Preparation of ordinances, policies, or guidance as needed to support infrastructure planning initiatives to drive development to key redevelopment areas and preserve existing undeveloped and environmentally sensitive areas

The Infrastructure Planning Division Director reports to the Deputy Department Director.  The Division Director: 

• Continually strives to promote and maintain the Gwinnett Standard of excellence
• Works to build a positive and inclusive culture
• Drives innovation and continuous improvement
• Develops work plans and operational improvement initiatives
• Actively collaborates with other departments and divisions within the department to maintain effective working relationships and enhance service delivery
• Helps to maintain a solution-oriented culture that emphasizes communication and collaboration
• Keeps apprised of regional and national best practices and relevant Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and standards to ensure they are met
• Provides managerial and supervisory support and staff evaluation to assigned staff
• Manages special projects and completes other tasks as assigned

Grade
The grade for this position is 304. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.
 
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
 
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Urban or Regional Planning, or a related field AND
• Ten years of related experience, including a minimum of two years of supervisory experience; or
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• Master's degree in a related field preferred

Skills
The successful candidate will exhibit strong interpersonal skills and excel at the following:  problem solving, strong analytical skills, managing and executing multiple tasks and projects, adapting to a rapidly changing environment, communication, stakeholder engagement, meeting facilitation ability to manage and mentor, and collaboration and team-building skills.
 
For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.  
 
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

For more information about this department, please click here.

 

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County



Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
 
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then. In 2024, the County's population reached one million and is projected to reach 1.2 million by 2050.
 
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
 
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
 
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
 
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
 
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
 
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

 Hiring Process
 
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

• Hiring Process
• FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
 
For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.

 

Agency

Gwinnett County

Address

75 Langley Drive

Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone

770.822.7915
770.822.7923

Website

http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com

 

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!


Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Immunizations
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Family planning benefits
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.