Planner

CITY OF MABLETON•Mableton, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Senior Planner, the Planner provides technical assistance within the Community Development department for current and future planning activities. The position handles day-to-day building permit, land development permit, and plat review; works with the public and other City departments; and provides staff support to the Director of Community Development, Zoning Manager, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Planning Commission. The Planner uses the City’s GIS system to analyze information, create maps and records, and compile reports. The position provides public-facing customer service, serves as a staff liaison to City boards, reviews applications and plans, prepares staff reports and recommendations, interprets planning and zoning ordinances, and supports applicants and development professionals through zoning and permitting processes. The Planner also researches planning and zoning matters, processes zoning certifications and certificates of appropriateness, and reviews zoning requirements for occupational tax certificates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Design, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
One 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; work may involve statistics, operations analysis, or forecasting.
Proficiency in Google Suite and other relevant software.
Valid Georgia Class C driver’s license.
Knowledge of planning principles and practices, zoning principles, and land use.
Knowledge of effective writing techniques and statistical, algebraic, or geometric concepts and their practical application.
Knowledge of computer hardware and software, potentially including Microsoft Office, internet applications, and GIS, as well as modern office practices and records management.
Skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Creative problem-solving skills for gathering information and addressing vaguely defined practical problems.
Oral, written, interpersonal, group, telephone, and electronic communication skills sufficient to explain rules and procedures clearly to the public.
Time-management and customer-service skills.
Ability to review plans and apply ordinances and codes to determine compliance and assess existing and proposed conditions.
Ability to manage several projects or issues simultaneously and work independently or as part of a team.
Attention to detail while keeping broader goals in mind.
Ability to problem-solve, handle confidential information, perform computer-related and bookkeeping functions, maintain professionalism, manage difficult situations effectively and legally, and establish and maintain effective relationships with City employees.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Use the City’s GIS system to analyze and extrapolate information, create maps, analyze data, create records, and compile reports.
Provide customer service to the general public as described in the Planner of Day S.O.P.
Serve as staff liaison to City of Mableton boards, including the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission.
Review and prepare staff reports, including recommendations and conditions of approval.
Interpret and evaluate planning-related ordinances, including the Zoning Code.
Coordinate and interact with property owners, developers, architects, builders, and other members of the development community, providing guidance on ordinance procedures.
Assist applicants with rezoning, use permits, and zoning modification processes.
Receive and process development and building plans related to zoning matters, including building permits and land disturbance permits.
Research planning and zoning matters and prepare reports and summaries.
Research and process zoning certification requests and certificates of appropriateness.
Review zoning requirements for occupational tax certificates.
Perform other related duties as required.