Planner I/Planner II

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

This position Is located in Community Development. This posting may be used to fill either a Planner I or Planner II position depending on qualifications.

Emphasis for this position will be placed on the qualifications and skills necessary to perform Planner I or Planner II functions and assigned duties.

This position may be filled as a Planner I ($26.27 hourly) or Planner II ($61,406.35 annually), dependent upon qualifications.

Planner I

• Performs a variety of administrative functions associated with planning activities, such as maintaining records and program information, drafting and reviewing correspondence, and providing public information.
• Responds to requests for information related to planning services and assists in conducting plan reviews: intakes, reviews and makes recommendations for petitions for rezoning, modifications of zoning, use permits, variances, subdivision plat approval, floodplain related development activity, and/or other planning related activities as assigned.
• Participates in defined segments of planning projects; conducts research; prepares specifications and plans for assigned projects.
• Collects, tabulates, and stores planning data: compiles, maintains and updates planning operational data; researches and analyzes statistical data for use in planning activities; identifies trends and problems; recommends appropriate actions; provides requested information to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public; generates summary reports; makes presentations; and updates and maintains related databases.
• Manages planning review and compliance for land disturbance permit plans: manages as-built acceptance and review; reviews floodplain, stream buffer, and river corridor plans for environmental compliance and approval; and responds to customer inquiries about environmental laws and regulations, and all other development regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Planner II

• Facilitates both long-range and current planning actions related to compliance with the County's land development code and comprehensive plan goals, objectives, and policy: participates in various development review and pre-development meetings to provide information and guidance for community development goals, objectives and initiatives; and provides professional and technical assistance and consultation regarding planning issues with industry professionals and the public
• Evaluates and analyzes proposals and related data and information: evaluates land use, zoning and transportation planning proposals to ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and related regulatory standards; evaluates environmental, statistical, impact and related information and data; identifies non-compliance and adverse impacts; and recommends mitigation measures.
• Performs various statistical research and comparative analyses: compiles, maintains and updates planning operational data; analyzes planning data; forecasts and identifies future planning, transportation, and growth management deficiencies, trends and problems; evaluates impacts to proposed planning objectives and application to areas of responsibility; assists in development of planning improvements, and modifying proposed objectives accordingly.
• Participates in preparation and administration of state and federal grants, inter-local agreements, land development regulations, and special studies as directed: gathers data; conducts research; and prepares and submits related applications, documentation and reports.
• Prepares a wide variety of materials, reports and documentation for public hearings, various meetings and board presentations: provides presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public on planning and growth management issues as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for Planner I

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Regional Planning, Political Science, Geosciences, Geography, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, or related field required; supplemented by one year of experience in planning, zoning or related field, or an internship in a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Minimum Qualifications for Planner II

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Regional Planning, or related field required, a Master's Degree is preferred; supplemented by two years of experience in planning, zoning or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements

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

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.