Planner I - Senior Planner

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the City.
• While performing any procedure, all associates and contract personnel must observe applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines. The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required.
• Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.
• Adhere to appropriate City operating procedures, benefit rules, employment, and safety policies/practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to basic planning and zoning inquires.
• Draft planning and zoning correspondences (verifications etc.)
• Prepare Community Development marketing documents, brochures etc.
• Process and review zoning permits (sign, occupational tax etc.)
• Coordinates with the Community Development Director on matters relating to the use of land and zoning codes
• Prepares ordinances related to zoning and land use issues;
• Assists with preparing and presenting Department recommendations to Planning Commission and Zoning Appeals Board
• Reviews preliminary plats, construction plans and survey plats to ensure conformance to policies and codes
• Works with other departments and governmental agencies providing data or research in areas such as land-use, codes and locating sites for future development
• Performs other related duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Any other duties as assigned.

JOB SCOPE

• Job has recurring work situations involving moderate degrees of discretion.  The need for accuracy and effective utilization of accepted programs and procedures is high.  Errors in judgment and execution will waste time and resources adversely impacting unit performance.  Incumbent operates independently but work is verified by supervision.

COMMUNICATIONS/CUSTOMER CONTACT

Contacts are across the entire City community and in a leadership capacity.  Community contact is a critical component of success in developing good will and support of City programs and initiatives

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in City, or Regional Planning or related field;
• One (1) year work experience in related field;
• Must possess valid State of Georgia driver’s license;
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of City and department policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of City and State planning requirements;
• Knowledge of modern principles, practices, operations, services and activities of zoning and planning programs;
• Knowledge of City zoning ordinances, codes, regulations and policies;
• Knowledge of historic, existing and future issues of properties regarding zoning and land use;
• Skill in using independent judgment and discretion;
• Skill in prioritizing and scheduling assignments;
• Skill in operating modern office equipment;
• Skill in basic computer applications for word processing and spreadsheets;
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, studies, laws, regulations, goals and objectives to City officials, developers and the general public;
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to maintain routine records;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to identify, coordinate and resolve a wide variety of issues in the development of land use policy;
• Ability to operate City vehicles.

Equipment and Applications

• Computers and peripheral equipment
• Designated software applications
• Telephones, copiers and other office equipment