PLANNER

Major Duties

• Review building and development plans and specifications for compliance with applicable building and development codes and ordinances.
• Affix recommendations for amending the zoning ordinance and regulations, the land use plan, related maps, and building codes.
• Support the development of policies for the administration of zoning, building, and site inspection.
• Provide technical assistance on codes and ordinances to office staff and inspectors in the field.
• Consult with citizens, department heads, and other officials of municipal, county, state, and federal agencies to coordinate all phases of community development.
• Represent the City on various committees or special task forces relating to planning and zoning as needed.
• Attend City Council meetings, Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings as needed.
• Make presentations to supervisors, boards, civic groups, homeowners associations and businesses.
• Provide information on annexation and downtown development issues, programs, services, and plans as needed.
• Respond to general requests for information regarding annexation; prepare data, brochures and other information packages.
• Coordinate the processing of annexation requests to ensure state requirements and guidelines are followed properly.
• Affix the preparation and maintenance of the comprehensive master plan, including population, economic development, natural and historic resources, community facilities, land use and housing.
• Gather, interpret, and prepare data for studies, reports and recommendation.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
• Provide staff support to the Planning Commission as needed.
• Affix the preparation of annexation and downtown development reports and supporting data, including recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Physical Demands: Talking, hearing, and seeing. Sedentary work; Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in planning, environmental design, public administration or related field with GIS experience. One year of professional experience in planning, GIS, community development, construction permitting or related field, or any equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia.
• Special Requirements: Required Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of municipal zoning and infrastructure, planning programs and permitting processes, general business development. Knowledge of general planning theories and principles. Knowledge of city ordinances, codes, or other applicable local, state or federal regulations relating to economic development. Knowledge of CDBG and other Georgia grant programs and their administrative requirements. Skill in communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Skill in analyzing problems and developing solutions. Skill in public speaking, interpersonal relations, public and community relations techniques, including negotiation and conflict resolution. Skill in operating basic office equipment, i.e., computer and applicable software. Ability to administer programs and projects in a timely and effective manner. Ability to collect, analyze and make recommendations about data. Ability to establish effective working relationships with other City employees, business owners, homeowners, civic organizations, commissions and the general public. Ability to process information, applications, documents and forms requiring accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail. Ability to research and organize a calendar of competitive grant applications and prepare outlines to evaluate criteria for funding. Ability to drive and operate a City vehicle in a safe manner.