Planner II

City of Hampton, GA; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hampton, GA seeks a Planner II (Associate Planner) to perform professional planning duties with specialized knowledge in planning areas such as economic development or environmental planning.

The role involves updating comprehensive plans, reviewing development applications, and presenting reports to boards and committees, with evening/weekend meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in planning, urban planning, architecture, public policy, or related area of study with 2 years of planning experience or a related bachelor's degree with 1 year of planning experience.
• AICP certification is highly desired.
• Proficient in planning concepts, codes, and community development processes.
• Experience with development review processes and ordinance interpretation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and applies state, county, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Initiates actions to correct deficiencies or violations of regulations.
• Assists with updates and maintenance of Comprehensive Plans and land development regulations.
• Conducts reviews of plats, permits, site plans, variances, and rezonings.
• Writes and presents formal and technical reports and correspondence.
• Identifies community issues and opportunities for better planning and development.

Skills

Planning principles

Urban planning

Economic development

Environmental planning

Zoning

Research methods

Report writing

Public speaking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in planning

AICP certification

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Database management

Econometric/ transportation modeling

Internet applications

Job description

REPORTS TO: Community Development Director

DEPARTMENT: Community Dev.

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DATE APPROVED: September 29, 2022 LAST CHANGED: September 29, 2022

JOB SUMMARY:

The position of Planner II, also known as Associate Planner, requires professional planning work of moderate difficulty. It is characterized by increasingly specialized knowledge of the planning field and a more elevated level of required duties and responsibilities. The Planner II is expected to possess in-depth knowledge within one or more planning specialties such as economic development, comprehensive planning, or environmental planning.

POSITION CONTEXT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, stand, talk, and operate multiple types of equipment for an extended period.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Interprets and applies applicable state, county, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations

Initiates actions necessary to correct deficiencies or violations of regulations

Assists with updates and maintenance of Comprehensive Plans and land development regulations

Conducts review of various development applications including plats, permits, site plans, variance requests, and rezonings

Conducts extensive research in specific or general project areas

Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence

Identifies community issues and opportunities in particular neighborhoods that could be mitigated through better community planning

Develops long-range plans for communities with common developmental issues

Develops strategies to promote economic and community development or efficient land use consistent with community goals

Evaluates adequacy of community facilities in meeting current and projected needs

Recommends priorities, schedules, and funding sources to implement public improvements plan

Writes, or assists in writing, a variety of ordinances and regulations relating to development controls

Attends evening and weekend meetings

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Well-developed knowledge of planning principles and practices

In-depth knowledge of one or more planning specializations, such as land use

planning/zoning, transportation planning, environmental planning, urban design, housing,

historic preservation, or economic development

Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research, and data collection

Knowledge of effective writing techniques

Knowledge of or experience in community remediation and redevelopment, and knowledge

of relevant Federal programs

Statistical, algebraic, or geometric knowledge and ability to apply such knowledge in

practical situations

Knowledge of computer programs and applications, which may include Microsoft Office,

Internet applications, econometric or transportation modeling, and database management

GIS programs and applications

Well-developed oral communication and interpersonal skills to present research findings to

various boards and committees

Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well-defined

practical problems

Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine

compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to field conditions

Ability to facilitate community workshops

Ability to multi-task several projects or issues simultaneously

Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed

Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to gather community survey information; strong proficiency in survey applications

and software

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A master's degree in planning, urban planning, architecture, public policy, or a related area of

study in addition to two years of planning experience or a bachelor’s degree in planning, urban

planning, architecture, public policy, or a related area of study in addition to one year of

professional planning experience. AICP certification is highly desired.

STATEMENT OF OTHER DUTIES DISCLAIMER:

The preceding job description does not constitute an employment contract. It has been designed to indicate

the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this

position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications

• required of employees to do this job. The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.