Development Services Engineering Manager

The Town of Holly Springs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position is located in Holly Springs, N.C.

The Town of Holly Springs is searching for a Development Services Manager-Engineering to serve in the Development Services department. The Development Services Manager – Engineering is responsible for overseeing the development review process for plan and engineering study review in accordance with the Town’s growth goals, ordinances and standards. This position coordinates engineering activities with other Town departments and divisions within the department, as well as affected Federal, State, town, regional and private agencies.

Reports to the Development Services Division Manager – Development Engineering & Construction. Works independently with general guidance from the Division Manager to ensure coordination of objectives and priorities of the department, Town Administration and Town Council. Supervises staff directly, or through assigned supervisors in each division.

Salary
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Starting salary range is $97,818.87- $ (depending on qualifications). This position is also in Grade Q.

• Supervises, evaluates, and determines work priorities for staff; conducts performance reviews, recommends employee transfers, promotions, disciplinary action, and discharge.
• Assists in providing leadership in attracting, retaining, and developing an engaged workforce to deliver superior services to Town residents and businesses.
• Ensures enforcement of State laws, local ordinances, and other regulations pertaining to engineering activities.
• Assists in managing the annual budget process; prepares documents, makes related budget recommendations, and reviews budget submissions with Managers and related staff.
• Assists in providing daily budgetary management.
• Prepares job postings, conducts interviews, and performs candidate selection for new hires.
• Trains and supports new hires, manages implementation of new employee work plans, and monitors ongoing performance.
• Delegates responsibility to staff and monitors performance, addressing day‑to‑day issues and initiating employee recognition and disciplinary actions as appropriate.
• Analyzes and evaluates service delivery, meets with staff to improve service plans, operational policy, and procedures.
• Responds to inquiries from the Division Manager regarding Town matters.
• Reviews plans and building permits for future construction sites.
• Co‑ordinates Town functions to improve operational efficiency and recommends reorganization, new functions, or abandonment of old functions.
• Provides vision and creativity in engineering coordination and problem solving.
• Interprets codes, standards, and ordinances for team members and design professionals in transportation, utilities, stormwater, land disturbance, and related engineering elements.
• Facilitates conflict resolution and negotiations between multiple stakeholders during preliminary development reviews.
• Makes critical determinations with significant financial and scheduling consequences for the development community and the Town.
• Assists in developing financial agreements between the Town and developers related to infrastructure requirements.
• Serves in the absence of the Division Manager, authorizing budgetary expenses and providing interpretations of the Unified Development Ordinance & Engineering Design and Construction Standards.
• Participates in Division and departmental meetings as part of the management team.
• Assists in implementing the Town Council’s strategic plan initiatives for the Development Services Department as a member of the Land Development division’s leadership team.
• Researches and prepares engineering reports for decision making on land use, zoning, and long‑range planning issues; provides guidance to developers and design…