City of Atlanta

In the fall of 2015 the City of Atlanta launched an exhaustive analysis of its building permit operations and a study of similar operations in cities across the United States.  This resulted in a unique, business-minded plan for making Atlanta’s service the best anywhere.   In May, 2016 the City of Atlanta Department of City Planning started the remaking of its building permit operations.   In the 12 months that followed we have put cornerstone aspects of this plan in place.   The Department of City Planning is now seeking a leader for permitting that can fully execute the plan.

If you are interested in a creative, entrepreneurial environment leading government practice to new levels of performance then this is the job for you.   We need a leader with proven skill leading change focused on both quality control and customer service.   The Department of City Planning’s permitting service touches every resident and business in Atlanta.  We have the plan and the resources to make this a service the community is proud of.   

If you lead a complex work environment in the development business (public or private) and find this opportunity compelling we would like to talk with you about it.    

General Description and Classification Standards

The Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) provides the leadership role in creating opportunities for our City to continue to grow and sustain our diverse communities that define and give Atlanta its unique character.  The Department’s objective is to guide the development of the City through of planning, design review, plan approval, code compliance, and housing assistance. The Department works closely with the Neighborhood Planning Units, independent community organizations, and developers in an attempt to provide the policy guidance and assistance to support the growth of our community.

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