Franklin County Fiscal Court Assistant Director of Planning & Zoning (08/03/2026) The Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning performs operational functions to facilitate the day-to-day functions of the Planning & Zoning department under the guidance of the Director. The position supports the strategic role of the Director. Reports to Director of Planning & Zoning Supervisory Responsibilities Exempt ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Manages the day-to-day functions of the department, resources, and staff to include time management and staff scheduling.
- Assists the Director in employee relations and performance management matters.
- Administers and enforces the Franklin County Zoning Ordinances and Subdivision regulations.
- Completes zone change staff report/analysis.
- Performs development plan reviews and subdivision reviews.
- Assists with updates and maintenance of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and other short and long range plans.
- Assists the Director as needed with Fiscal Court activities such as RFQs and contract negotiations.
- Assists the Director in preparation and administration of the departmental budget.
- Supports other county departments with Planning and zoning needs such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and developments.
- Manages Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements and MS4 program.
- May serve as point of contact when interfacing with other county departments, contractors, partners, or other government entities under the direction of the Director.
- Assists the Director with representation and meeting attendance at various meetings within the community as well as county government including the Planning Commission.
- Update and maintain GIS system.
- Knowledge of zoning laws, land use regulations, and general planning principles.
- Ability to interpret legal and regulatory documents.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Bachelors degree in urban planning or closely related field. Two (2) or more years of related experience required; one (1) of which must be in a supervisory or management role. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted.
- Masters degree preferred.
- Familiarity and/or working knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technology.
- AICP or other comparable planning certification preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS - Accountability, willingness to make timely and appropriate decisions; willingness to accept the responsibility for successes and failures; ability to seek support and still manage the project; ability to work with others.
- Ability to deal with diverse individuals and groups effectively; ability to establish and maintain rapport with peers, superiors, and direct reports.
- Distinguished written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
- Meticulous attention to detail, highly organized, with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and competing priorities.
- Initiative; ability to do what is expected and seek out opportunities with limited supervision.
- Good financial skills; ability to handle and analyze data and accurately present budgets, results, statistics, etc.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Working knowledge of software programs including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
- Pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, all employees must remain drug free and alcohol free when reporting to work and engaging in any work-related activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ABILITIES - Ability to conduct Field Inspections/navigate construction sites.
- Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will be able to understand.
- Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Ability to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity through use of typing on a keyboard, sorting through paperwork, reaching and grabbing objects.
- Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to operate standard business equipment such as a fax, computer, printer, copier, etc.
- Ability to look at a computer screen for several hours.
- Ability to travel to other locations as needed.
- Must be able to work on a flexible schedule that at times may include late working hours or weekend hours.
Note This document and the statements contained within it are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the employee.
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