PLANNER I - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Claytoncountyga; Georgia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Claytoncountyga is seeking a PLANNER I to support the Planning & Zoning Division in coordinating zoning applications, conducting compliance reviews, and providing assistance to the public. Responsibilities include managing zoning documents, conducting site visits, and ensuring compliance with zoning codes. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning and have two years of relevant experience. This role is vital for maintaining schedules and compliance within zoning matters.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in planning, development, or civil engineering.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide assistance to the public.
• Strong knowledge of pertinent codes, ordinances, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist zoning applicants and the public via various communication methods.
• Manage all administrative documents for zoning boards.
• Conduct intake reviews of zoning applications and ensure compliance.

Skills

Planning

Zoning compliance

Public communication

Document management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning

Job description

CLAYTON COUNTY, GEORGIA CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: PLANNER I

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to provide support to the Planning & Zoning Division for the coordination of Zoning application intake, Planning & Zoning Code research, and overall schedule keeping of all zoning matters. This position reports directly to the Planning & Zoning Administrator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Offers assistance to zoning applicants and the public via phone, email and in-person.
• File and maintain all zoning cases documents and files for storage and dissemination.
• Prepare and manage all administrative documents for the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) and the Zoning Advisory Board (ZAG). Serve as the Clerk of the Board of Zoning Appeals and Zoning Advisory Board meetings.
• Conducts the intake of all zoning applications, through the on-line portal, by mail and in-person.
• Reviews variance, zoning applications, and other applications for accuracy/completeness.
• Reviews renovations and addition as well as business license applications to determine zoning compliance codes.
• Assists with zoning analyses and drafts legal advertisements to be submitted according to Zoning matters calendar.
• Prepares record updates of the Official Zoning Map after Board hearings, following review and approval by the Zoning Administrator and submit reports for all project tracking of zoning matters.
• Ensures that zoning signs are posted and conducts site visits on property for zoning hearings.
• Maintain physical and digital zoning matters calendars (internal & external) and schedule all zoning meetings, including, but not limited to virtual Pre-Apps., Technical Review Committee (TRC), Community Information Meetings (CIM).
• Provides assistance and information to the public regarding ordinance interpretation, subdivision plats zoning issues, site plans, applications, procedures, documentation, aerial photographs, and other issues; responds to routine questions and complaints; research problems and initiates problem resolution. Research zoning histories of property; prepares zoning verification letters, obtains signature, and mails or sends electronically to requesting party.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, city/county officials, local postmasters, developers, engineers, architects, realtors, attorneys, sign company representatives, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs miscellaneous tasks; prepares zoning analyses for pending rezoning cases; makes reproductions of maps, blueprints, and drawings; types, files, copies, and faxes documents; receives payments and prepares receipts; answers telephone calls. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning or closely related field; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience and/or training that includes planning, development, or civil engineering; or five (5) or more years of equivalent combination of education, training, and working experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Tasks: require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (1220 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature extremes, or traffic hazards.

Clayton County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.