Purpose & Job Related Requirements REPORTS TO: Senior Planner FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Professional CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period. PAY GRADE: 117 SAFETY SENSITIVE : No Purposes of Job: The purpose of this job is to research and prepare information related to planning functions within the Planning Department. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reviewing of site plans, reviewing and recording of minor subdivision plats, administering development related ordinances and regulations, writing and reviewing reports, reviewing plans, assisting and directing developers, approving permits, and performing additional tasks as assigned. Job Related Requirements WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with some after hours work required for meetings. May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others. When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy. Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Bachelor's degree in urban/regional planning, forestry, landscape architecture, architecture, transportation, or related field with two years of professional work related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the job. Must possess a valid driver's license. Essential Duties, Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Develops and maintains various databases of information needed to support ongoing or project-specific analysis. Prepares zoning verification correspondence and answers public inquiries regarding zoning and subdivision issues as assigned. Administers the Unified Government's zoning ordinance and other development-related regulations; conducts research on various issues related to zoning or development regulations as assigned. Provides instruction and direction to the general public and department visitors; receives, responds to, or forwards departmental, governmental, or public correspondence by phone, mail, message, etc. Review and processes Manufactured Home Permits, Home Occupation Permits, Alcohol License Applications, and Building Permits as assigned. Attends various training workshops, conferences, and committee and public meetings which may require meeting at night or overnight travel; records minutes of meetings as assigned. When Assigned to Long Range: Processes Type I and Type II applications (rezonings, special use permits, planned developments, conservation subdivisions, text amendments); prepares reports on Type I and Type II applications and presents Staff Report and recommendation to the Planning Commission. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the Comprehensive Plan; assists in yearly updates of population estimates and employment data at the county-wide, census tract, and block group levels. Prepares special area studies and presents recommendations regarding the communities land use, economic base, housing stock, basic infrastructure, and public utilities. Reviews and processes environmental area permits; works with developers and property owners to interpret, apply, and enforce the Environmental Areas Ordinance. Prepares special reports on topics such as the spatial location of new development and the amount of acreage of vacant land undergoing urbanization (by land use). Responds to requests for information on demographic data including census information; acts as the Department's primary liaison with the Census Bureau. Prepares and presents presentations to the public, the Mayor and Commission, Planning Commission, and other organizations and groups, effectively communicating in potentially unstable environments/situations. Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of assigned division in the Planning Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the specific planning functions. Knowledge of the terminology and methodology used within the Planning Department. Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of applicable legal, governmental, and departmental processes. Knowledge of the principles and practices of comprehensive planning. Ability to compile, organize, prepare, and maintain an assortment of records, reports, and information in an effective manner and according to departmental and/or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors and other staff members as they relate to the activities of the Planning Department. Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations. Ability to handle the required mathematical calculations. Ability to understand computer applications and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments. Ability to plan, organize, and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Ability to communicate effectively by written and oral means. Ability to prepare and deliver public presentations. Ability to handle outside fieldwork. Ability to research and analyze topics and to draw conclusions. Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and legal manner. Supplemental Information (ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer, calculator, drafting instruments, and a surveyors measuring wheel. Must be able to use body members to work, move, or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for light work. Must be able to walk over uneven or rough terrain and ascend and descend steep slopes. DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving and receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers and assistants or from supervisors. LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of reports, plans, permits, descriptions, letters, photographs, amendments, court orders, and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare letters, reports, timesheets, legal ads, agenda items, audits, and photographs using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people, and groups of people, with poise, voice control, and confidence. INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgement in both the presence and absence of management. VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages, including civil engineering, legal, and landscape architecture terminology. NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract totals; to multiply and divide; to interpret graphs; to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportions; to perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots and polynomials. FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with computer, calculator, drafting instruments, and surveyors measuring wheel. MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using a computer, calculator, drafting instruments, and surveyors measuring wheel. Requires the ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates. MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as a computer, calculator, drafting instruments, and surveyors measuring wheel. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency. PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone. ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com . Total compensation at the Unified Government includes a comprehensive set of benefits, a well-established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community. Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. As an Employer of Choice, we offer: Health Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Prescription drug plan Wellness Onsite Employee Wellness Center - free for employees, spouse, and children 18+ Employee Assistance Program Wellness education and incentive programs Annual Wellness Fair Annual employee appreciation events Free onsite health screenings (to include hearing, skin cancer, biometric screening, flu shots) Safety & Risk training and job-related vaccinations Family and Career Training and professional development opportunities through the Organizational Development Department Opportunities and Career Development via the Government Wide Learning Management System Time Annual/Sick leave 13 paid holidays per calendar year Money Robust Wellness Program – earn up to $175 per quarter for participation Health Savings Account for medical and dependent care Employer Paid Pension Plan (10 years of service) 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Program with employer match Tuition Reimbursement Program Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer – Federal Student Aid Financial education programs Uniforms provided (if applicable) Discount Admissions – ACCGov Parks, Georgia Aquarium Protection Group Accident insurance Critical Illness insurance MASA Medical Transportation Insurance Employer paid basic life insurance Whole life insurance Employer Paid Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Contributory term life insurance Pet Insurance To learn more about the Benefits offered at ACCGov, you may access them below. BENEFITS http://www.accgov.com/434/Benefits WELLNESS http://www.accgov.com/wellness CAREER DEVELOPMENT http://www.accgov.com/index.aspx?nid=791
Salary: $52,980 a year
Employment Type: ["Full-time"]
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