Junior Urban Planner – Community Development

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government is seeking qualified candidates for Planner I or Planner II in Community Development. The role emphasizes planning reviews, data management, and public information as part of the county's development initiatives.

Planner I focuses on administering planning activities and assisting with petitions; Planner II handles advanced planning tasks, evaluations, and grants administration. Both require strong analytical and communication skills and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Regional Planning, Political Science, Geography, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, or related field required; plus one year of planning experience or internship.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative functions for planning activities: records, correspondence, and public information.
• Responds to information requests and assists in plan reviews: rezoning, uses, variances, and permits.
• Participates in planning projects: research, planning specifications, and plans.
• Collects and analyzes planning data; maintains databases and prepares reports.
• Manages land disturbance permit review and environmental compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Facilitates long-range and current planning for land development code and comp plan goals.
• Evaluates land use, zoning, and transportation proposals for compliance.
• Performs statistical analyses and forecasts planning trends.
• Participates in grants, inter-local agreements, and studies.
• Prepares materials for public hearings and board presentations.

Skills

Public information

Data analysis

Plan review coordination

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or related field

Job description

Cobb County Government is seeking qualified candidates for Planner I or Planner II in Community Development. The role emphasizes planning reviews, data management, and public information as part of the county's development initiatives.

Planner I focuses on administering planning activities and assisting with petitions; Planner II handles advanced planning tasks, evaluations, and grants administration. Both require strong analytical and communication skills and a valid driver's license.