Planner

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Senior Planner position provides technical assistance within the Community Development department for current and future planning activities. This position handles day-to-day functions of building permit, land development permit, and plat review; works closely with the public and other departments within the city; and provides staff support to the Director of Community Development, Zoning Manager, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Planning Commission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes the City's GIS system to analyze and extrapolate information.

• Utilizes GIS to create maps, analyze data, create new records and compile reports.

• Provides customer service as a point of contact to the general public, as outlined in the Planner of Day S.O.P.

• Serves as staff liaison to the City of Mableton boards: BZA, Planning Commission, etc.

• Reviews and prepare staff reports for the City of Mableton, including formulating recommendations and conditions of approval.

• Interprets and evaluates planning and planning-related ordinances, with the ability of a higher level of understanding of the Zoning Code.

• Assists with the coordination and interaction with the development community, including property owners, developers, architects, builders, and providing guidance related to ordinance procedure.

• Works with applicants with rezoning/use permit of zoning modification process.

• Receives and processes all development and building plans related to zoning matters, including building permits and land disturbance permits.

• Research data concerning planning and zoning matters and creates reports and summaries.

• Research and processes zoning certification requests and certificates of appropriateness.

• Reviews zoning requirements for occupational tax certificates.

 

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Performs other related duties as required.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Urban Design or related field from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of planning experience,

• Experience performing entry-level professional work including basic data analysis and synthesis, report creation, process performance, and regulatory or compliance activities. The work may involve statistics, operations analysis, or forecasting.

• Proficiency in Google Suite, and other relevant software.

• Valid Georgia Class C driver’s license.

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Master’s degree preferred. An equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning.

• Knowledge of zoning principles and land use.

• Knowledge of effective writing techniques; statistical, algebraic, or geometric knowledge and ability to apply such knowledge in practical situations.

• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and GIS.

• Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, equipment, and standard clerical procedures including electronic filing and records management.

• Skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Skills in creative problem-solving to gather relevant information to solve vaguely defined practical problems.

• Skills in communication including oral and written communication, interpersonal communication, group communication, phone skills, and electronic communication; to explain rules and procedures clearly to the public.

• Skills in time management to ensure that deadlines are met.

• Skills in customer service skills.

• Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to both existing and proposed conditions.

• Ability to work on 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.

• Ability to problem-solve, handle confidential information, perform computer related functions and bookkeeping functions.

• Ability to always display professionalism.

• Ability to handle difficult situations in an effective, safe, timely and legal manner.

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective relationship with City employees.