Jobs at DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC)

Manages staff and daily operations for assigned library functions and multiple branches. Oversees supervision, scheduling, budgets, collection development, circulation systems, outreach, training, policy enforcement, facilities, grants, and community engagement to ensure effective public service delivery.

Provide senior-level HR support to county departments focused on classification and compensation. Advise managers on policies, perform job analyses, conduct salary and benefits surveys, prepare reports, manage recruitment and onboarding, administer compensation plans, perform internal equity assessments, and develop training and process improvements.

Develops, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates departmental training programs. Creates and updates course materials, facilitates in-house training, tracks attendance and exam grades, manages certification/recertification logistics, maintains compliance records and databases, prepares communications and promotional materials, and analyzes training effectiveness to improve employee knowledge and performance.

Oversees branch library operations, supervises and trains staff, develops programs and collections, provides reference and computer assistance, handles circulation and interlibrary loans, maintains facilities, and enforces policies to serve patrons.

Oversees parks and recreation projects and staff, including project design, contractor coordination, work order and site inspections, schedule and supervise crews, manage budgets and materials, respond to public inquiries, and maintain records using GIS/CAD and work order systems.

Manage a team of ICC-certified building and fire plans examiners to coordinate electronic plan review, ensure code compliance, provide technical oversight, handle complex/high-profile projects, conduct architectural/engineering plan analysis and field inspections, lead outreach and training, and develop process improvements to meet departmental goals.

Manage and supervise staff, design and run community engagement and small business development programs, build stakeholder partnerships, conduct outreach and training, monitor program performance and budgets, prepare reports, assist with grants, ensure compliance with laws and accessibility standards, and represent the organization at community events.

Supervise and instruct children in recreational activities (arts, sports, games, drama), ensure safety and sign-in/out procedures, report injuries, maintain program areas, help organize/promote activities, and support special events. Work collaboratively with staff and perform related duties as assigned.

Answers emergency and non-emergency calls, enters information into CAD, provides pre-arrival lifesaving instructions, forwards and updates info to response units, maintains records, and obtains required certifications. Works 24/7 shifts and may testify in court.

Performs field inspections and testing of potable water backflow devices, documents required devices and account information, ensures proper installation and maintenance, repairs or replaces backflow components, reviews construction plans for compliance, and supports the Cross Connection Specialist.

Enforce county codes across zoning, signage, property maintenance, building codes, business licenses and noise; inspect sites, investigate complaints, issue warnings/citations, prepare evidence and testify in court, and conduct community outreach and education.

Review commercial and residential development plans, approve projects, coordinate departmental permit reviews, conduct project meetings with engineers and developers, review hydrology and stormwater management, ensure erosion and sedimentation control and infrastructure compliance, review plats for zoning and recording, and assist customers with code and FEMA flood inquiries.

Performs general and specialized accounting for county watershed management: posts transactions, reconciles accounts, prepares journal entries and reports, manages fixed assets, assists audits, processes accounts payable, conducts cash flow analysis, and supports banking functions and special projects.

Conduct analytical research of utility billing operations and financial projections for the county water utility. Compile and monitor billing, accounts receivable, and financial data; reconcile payments; troubleshoot and resolve invoice disputes; analyze system effectiveness and recommend process improvements; support planning, system design, testing, reporting, and departmental training.

Collects residential and commercial refuse along assigned routes, empties bins into rear-loading sanitation trucks, operates lifts and compactors, performs groundskeeping and manual labor, operates and maintains various power and hand tools, assists with events and traffic control, follows safety procedures, and reports equipment issues or incidents.

Designs and reviews traffic signal systems and transportation plans, performs traffic modeling and signal timing studies, prepares plans/specifications, coordinates contractors and agencies, provides technical support during construction, estimates costs, troubleshoots signal and communications issues, and provides limited leadership on complex projects.

Provide executive leadership for DeKalb County transit strategy, policy, planning, capital investment, funding procurement, regional coordination, public engagement, organizational governance, and technology-driven modernization to expand and sustain equitable, resilient transit services.

Manage and lead an HR division, supervising staff, developing policies and programs, overseeing HRIS and compliance, administering performance and training initiatives, supporting strategic planning and budgeting, and providing cross-divisional HR expertise and guidance to leadership.

Attend the fire academy and training; respond to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical aid, hazardous incidents, and rescues; operate and maintain apparatus, equipment, and station; perform search and rescue, extrication, ventilation, salvage, and basic first aid; participate in drills, fitness training, and equipment maintenance.

Conduct organizational studies and productivity analyses, compile and analyze administrative and statistical data, recommend policy and procedure improvements, coordinate and implement special projects, support strategic planning, respond to public inquiries, and manage mailroom operations and CityWorks maintenance application oversight.