Planner I/Planner II

Cobb County Government•Community Development Department Marietta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 (for Planner I).
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 (for Planner II).
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree is preferred (for Planner II).

Responsibilities

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.
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.