Lead Planner, Land Use & Comprehensive Planning

Claytoncountyga; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County, Georgia seeks a Planning Administrator in the Community Development Department to lead, coordinate, and manage comprehensive land use planning and zoning work programs. The role focuses on updating the comprehensive plan, developing asset-based strategies, and serving as lead reviewer for land-use plans while guiding junior planners.

The position requires a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning and 6 years’ related experience with AICP preferred; valid GA driver's license

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or closely related field; six years of related experience.
• Supervisory experience and knowledge of planning disciplines such as land use, urban design, and housing.
• AICP certification preferred; valid Georgia driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management to coordinate land use, permitting, licensing, and zoning divisions.
• Supervise and evaluate staff; conduct performance appraisals and recruitment.
• Coordinate daily work activities; assign tasks, monitor progress, and lead staff meetings.
• Develop RFPs and manage complex planning studies, including asset-based community development strategies.
• Interact with regional planning agencies and maintain up-to-date land-use GIS data and zoning matrices.
• Support zoning meetings and promote EnerGov system updates.
• Stay informed on codes, regulations, and professional trends.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Urban planning

Stakeholder coordination

Land use planning

Education

Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning

Tools

EnerGov

GIS

Job description

Clayton County, Georgia seeks a Planning Administrator in the Community Development Department to lead, coordinate, and manage comprehensive land use planning and zoning work programs. The role focuses on updating the comprehensive plan, developing asset-based strategies, and serving as lead reviewer for land-use plans while guiding junior planners.

The position requires a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning and 6 years’ related experience with AICP preferred; valid GA driver's license