Infrastructure Planning Deputy Division Director

Job Description

The Department created a new Long Range Planning Division in 2026 to drive the integration of land use and infrastructure long range planning. The goals of infrastructure planning are to plan infrastructure to drive growth aligned with the County’s future land use plan, promote people-centered design for communities, and ensure county resources are invested efficiently and intentionally. The Infrastructure Planning Deputy Division Director reports to the Long Range Planning Division Director and leads initiatives and develops tools and policies to ensure comprehensive infrastructure planning that is aligned with the County’s land use policies and priorities.

This position works closely with the County’s infrastructure departments, including the Department of Transportation, Department of Water Resources, and Department of Parks and Recreation, to develop infrastructure plans and priorities based on the County’s Unified Plan and detailed Small Area Plans.

The initial scope for coordinated infrastructure planning includes water, sewer, stormwater, transportation, transit, and trails. This position also coordinates ordinance updates, develops policies, and supports economic development and housing initiatives.

• Develop and maintain county-wide population projections aligned with the County’s future development map in the Unified Plan; use the projections to assess infrastructure capacity needs.
• Research, analyze, and track planning data.
• Develop and maintain shared tools and infrastructure analysis methodologies, such as fiscal impact analysis and infrastructure cost of services.
• Create infrastructure master plans, including water resources master plans and mobility master plans.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of plans and planning tools used by multiple departments.
• Develop a common prioritization framework for all infrastructure capital projects to achieve the Unified Plan and Small Area Plan vision; prepare standard operating protocols and conduct training for this framework.
• Review requests for rezoning and special administrative permits for proposed development projects.
• Prepare ordinances, policies, or guidance as needed to support infrastructure planning initiatives.
• Manage consultants performing work for the County.

• Promote and maintain the Gwinnett Standard of excellence.
• Build a positive and inclusive culture.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Develop work plans and operational improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with other departments and divisions to maintain effective working relationships and enhance service delivery.
• Maintain a solution-oriented culture that emphasizes communication and collaboration.
• Stay current of regional and national best practices and relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and standards to ensure they are met.
• Provide managerial and supervisory support and staff evaluation to assigned staff.
• Manage special projects and complete other tasks as assigned.

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• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Urban or Regional Planning, or a related field; AND
• Eight (8) 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 functions of the job as listed above.

• Knowledge of water/sewer/stormwater system capacity management and modeling experience (not required but strongly preferred).