Planner I, II, or III

Gwinnett County•Gwinnett County, GA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for reviewing plans to ensure compliance with County, state and federal ordinances and laws. The Planner I is responsible for reviewing plans for compliance with applicable ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations and reviews applicable legal documents. This role consults and assists contractors, engineers, attorneys, other government agencies, and the general public on interpreting ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations, and resolves related problems. Receives and reviews applications for zoning, land use, permits and approves or routes applications to appropriate personnel. Assembles maps, plans, and related data needed for plan review and assists co-workers in performing related research. Receives and routes building plans to appropriate personnel based upon type and expertise. Enters plan and permit data and coordinates related activities with co-workers. Performs on-site inspections of proposed and on-going plans to gather information and determine compliance. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. The Planner II is responsible for performing lead activities while reviewing plans to ensure compliance with County, state and federal ordinances and laws. This role serves as a lead to staff to include assigning and monitoring work and providing direction. Reviews and approves final building, water, and sewer plans for compliance with applicable ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations and other engineering principles and approves permits when required. Consults and assists contractors, engineers, attorneys, other government agencies, and the general public on interpreting ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations, and resolves related problems. Prepares reports regarding the approval or rejection of plans based upon ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations. Coordinates the hold and release of permits. Assists in researching and preparing reports based upon County growth, land requirements, and other planning issues. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. The Planner III class is responsible for having highly specialized or extensive knowledge in planning and is responsible for creating plans for County growth, analyzing trends, and overseeing projects. This role serves as a lead to staff to include assigning and monitoring work and providing direction. Prepares research and reports on County land use, infrastructures, regulations, demographics, and other planning related issues. Serves as a specialist in an area of plan review and approving final building plans for compliance with applicable ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations and approving permits. Coordinates the creation of maps, photographs, databases, and related GIS and planning information. Consults and assists contractors, government agencies, and the general public on interpreting ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations, and resolves related problems. Assists on advising lower-level staff on the interpretation and application of ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or Planning
One year of related experience (Planner I)
Two years of related experience (Planner II)
Four years of related experience (Planner III)
Valid driver's license
Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

Nice To Haves

Public Speaking Duties
Planning Commissioner and Zoning Board of Appeals

Responsibilities

Reviews plans for compliance with applicable ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations.
Consults and assists contractors, engineers, attorneys, other government agencies, and the general public on interpreting ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations, and resolves related problems.
Receives and reviews applications for zoning, land use, permits and approves or routes applications to appropriate personnel.
Assembles maps, plans, and related data needed for plan review and assists co-workers in performing related research.
Receives and routes building plans to appropriate personnel based upon type and expertise.
Enters plan and permit data and coordinates related activities with co-workers.
Performs on-site inspections of proposed and on-going plans to gather information and determine compliance.
Serves as a lead to staff to include assigning and monitoring work and providing direction.
Reviews and approves final building, water, and sewer plans for compliance with applicable ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations and other engineering principles and approves permits when required.
Prepares reports regarding the approval or rejection of plans based upon ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations.
Coordinates the hold and release of permits.
Assists in researching and preparing reports based upon County growth, land requirements, and other planning issues.
Prepares research and reports on County land use, infrastructures, regulations, demographics, and other planning related issues.
Serves as a specialist in an area of plan review and approving final building plans for compliance with applicable ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations and approving permits.
Coordinates the creation of maps, photographs, databases, and related GIS and planning information.
Assists on advising lower-level staff on the interpretation and application of ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations.