Planner I, II, or III

Gwinnett County Government; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,995 - 80,818; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Government is hiring Planners for various levels (I, II, III) to oversee compliance with regulations and provide consultation to contractors and the public. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, conducting inspections, and leading staff.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or Planning with varying years of experience depending on the position level. A valid driver's license is also required. This role supports community development in Georgia through efficient planning practices.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience for Planner I, two years for Planner II, four years for Planner III.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Review plans for compliance with ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Consult and assist contractors and the public.
• Conduct on-site inspections of proposed plans.

Skills

Plan review

Compliance with ordinances

Effective communication

Consultation with public and agencies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or Planning

Job description

Planners are responsible for reviewing plans to ensure compliance with county, state, and federal ordinances and laws. They consult with contractors, engineers, attorneys, other government agencies, and the public; approve or route applications and permits; assemble maps and related data; coordinate plan data; and perform on‑site inspections.

Planner I

Grade: C411 – Salary: $60,995 – $80,818

• Reviews plans for compliance with applicable ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations and reviews applicable legal documents.
• Consults and assists contractors, engineers, attorneys, other government agencies, and the general public on interpreting ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations, and resolves related problems.
• Receives and reviews applications for zoning, land use, and permits and approves or routes applications to appropriate personnel.
• Assembles maps, plans, and related data needed for plan review and assists co‑workers in performing related research.
• Receives and routes building plans to appropriate personnel based upon type and expertise.
• Enters plan and permit data and coordinates related activities with co‑workers.
• Performs on‑site inspections of proposed and ongoing plans to gather information and determine compliance.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or Planning.
• One year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Valid driver's license.

Planner II

Grade: C421 – Salary: $66,331 – $87,889

• Serves as a lead to staff, assigning and monitoring work and providing direction.
• Reviews and approves final building, water, and sewer plans for compliance with applicable ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations and other engineering principles and approves permits when required.
• Consults and assists contractors, engineers, attorneys, other government agencies, and the general public on interpreting ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations, and resolves related problems.
• Prepares reports regarding the approval or rejection of plans based upon ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Coordinates the hold and release of permits.
• Assists in researching and preparing reports based upon County growth, land requirements, and other planning issues.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or Planning.
• Two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Valid driver's license.

Planner III

Grade: C431 – Salary: $72,136 – $95,581

• Serves as a lead to staff, assigning and monitoring work and providing direction.
• Prepares research and reports on County land use, infrastructure, regulations, demographics, and other planning related issues.
• Serves as a specialist in an area of plan review and approving final building plans for compliance with applicable ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations and approving permits.
• Coordinates the creation of maps, photographs, databases, and related GIS and planning information.
• Consults and assists contractors, government agencies, and the public on interpreting ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations, and resolves related problems.
• Assists on advising lower‑level staff on the interpretation and application of ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or Planning.
• Four years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Valid driver's license.

Public Speaking Duties

Planners may serve as a Planning Commissioner and Zoning Board of Appeals.

Additional Information

Salary will be dependent on education and experience. Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or [e-mail]. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use [e-mail].