Planner I
About The Position
The Planner I position supports the vision, mission, and guiding principles of the City of Union City. This role involves responding to planning and zoning inquiries, drafting correspondences, preparing marketing documents, and processing zoning permits. The Planner I will coordinate with the Community Development Director on land use and zoning codes, prepare ordinances, and assist in presenting recommendations to the Planning Commission and Zoning Appeals Board. Responsibilities also include reviewing plats, coordinating with other departments and agencies, and performing other related duties as assigned. The job has recurring work situations involving moderate discretion, requiring accuracy and effective use of procedures. Errors can impact unit performance. The incumbent operates independently but work is verified by supervision. Communication and customer contact are critical for developing goodwill and support of City programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in City, or Regional Planning or related field.
- One (1) year work experience in related field.
- Must possess valid State of Georgia driver’s license.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of City and department policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of City and State planning requirements.
- Knowledge of modern principles, practices, operations, services and activities of zoning and planning programs.
- Knowledge of City zoning ordinances, codes, regulations and policies.
- Knowledge of historic, existing and future issues of properties regarding zoning and land use.
- Skill in using independent judgment and discretion.
- Skill in prioritizing and scheduling assignments.
- Skill in operating modern office equipment.
- Skill in basic computer applications for word processing and spreadsheets.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data, studies, laws, regulations, goals and objectives to City officials, developers and the general public.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to maintain routine records.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to identify, coordinate and resolve a wide variety of issues in the development of land use policy.
- Ability to operate City vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Respond to basic planning and zoning inquiries.
- Draft planning and zoning correspondences (verifications etc.).
- Prepare Community Development marketing documents, brochures etc.
- Process and review zoning permits (sign, occupational tax etc.).
- Coordinates with the Community Development Director on matters relating to the use of land and zoning codes.
- Prepares ordinances related to zoning and land use issues.
- Assists with preparing and presenting Department recommendations to Planning Commission and Zoning Appeals Board.
- Reviews preliminary plats, construction plans and survey plats to ensure conformance to policies and codes.
- Works with other departments and governmental agencies providing data or research in areas such as land-use, codes and locating sites for future development.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Any other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
