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Class Summary
The mission of Gwinnett Countys Department of Planning and Development is to continuously elevate our approach to planning for growth and delivering services through innovative people-centered strategies. The Department is dedicated to maintaining a positive and inclusive workplace culture centered around its core values of excellence integrity transparency collaboration continuous improvement and accountability. The Department currently consists of the following divisions: Administration Planning Development Code Enforcement Building Customer Service Housing and Community Development Economic Development and Infrastructure Planning.
The Infrastructure Planning Division is the Departments newest division. The goals of this division are to 1) plan infrastructure to drive growth aligned with the Countys future land use plan 2) promote people-centered design for communities and 3) ensure County resources are invested efficiently and intentionally.
The Infrastructure Planning Division works closely with the Land Use Planning Division and various County infrastructure departments including the Department of Transportation Department of Water Resources and Department of Parks and Recreation to develop infrastructure plans and priorities based on the Countys award winning Unified Plan and detailed Small Area Plans for redevelopment. The initial scope for coordinated infrastructure planning includes water sewer stormwater transportation transit and trails. The services are anticipated to expand to include general planning support for other departments providing County and municipal services.
The Infrastructure Planning Division provides the following services to the department and the County:
- Development of County-wide population projections aligned with the Countys future development map in the Unified Plan
- Research analysis and tracking of planning data
- Development and maintenance of shared planning tools and infrastructure analysis methodologies such as fiscal impact analysis and infrastructure cost of services
- Creation of infrastructure development plans; development of stakeholder engagement plans including technical workgroups internal and external stakeholder groups
- Development of a common prioritization framework for all infrastructure capital projects to achieve the Unified Plan vision; preparing standard operating protocols and conducting training for the use of this framework
- Review rezoning and special administrative permit requests for proposed development projects
- Preparation of ordinances policies or guidance as needed to support infrastructure planning initiatives
Job Description
The Senior Planner reports to the Deputy Division Director and supports the Infrastructure Planning Division by conducting research data analyses and implementing GIS applications and to enhance our decision-making process in the areas of planning zoning economic development facilities planning and impact assessment.
Essential Duties- Support the design development and implementation of data analysis strategies and workflows to support land use and infrastructure planning initiatives.
- Collaborate with intra- and inter-departmental teams including engineers and planners to integrate GIS solutions into planning processes workflows and special projects.
- Maintain tax parcel database including parcel splits and merges.
- Develop and maintain geodatabases spatial data models and metadata standards to ensure data integrity accuracy and accessibility.
- Maintain fiscal impact assessment models and conduct assessment based on land use data urban analytics and market analyses.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends technologies and best practices in GIS and data visualization evaluate potential applications for innovation within the Infrastructure Planning Division.
The grade for this position is C43(1). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.
Effective 4/11/2023 this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelors Degree Geography Geographic Information Science City or Regional Planning Urban Analytics Engineering or in a related field AND
- Three years of progressively responsible professional level GIS experience;
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
- Must possess excellent data analysis skills as well as the ability to convey technical information.
- Excellent communication skills are needed to coordinate with and support engineers planners and consultants.
Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications- Masters Degree in Urban Planning Urban Analytics or related field
- Three to five years of related experience and training in operating ESRI software (including ArcMap ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Online etc.).
- Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis data management and database applications (e.g. MS Access).
- Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques.
For information related to position-specific essential duties knowledge and skills and physical requirements please click here.
Note:The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
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About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County Government
Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits a wellness program professional development opportunities career advancement and more
Careers with impact
Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities safe neighborhoods plentiful greenspace and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff residents and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.
Exceptional benefits
Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits including health coverage a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate too!) onsite employee wellness center longevity pay tuition reimbursement and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individuals total compensation.
World-class community
More than a million residents make up Gwinnetts diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.
Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!
- Atlantas Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
- Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
- Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest building trust and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship transparency and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging embracing and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology process and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process please click the links below:Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex) race color national origin (including ancestry) gender (identity and expression) sexual orientation age marital status familial status (including pregnancy) disability military or veteran status religion political affiliation immigration status homeless status or any other category protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application interview or testing process contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings use
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