Planner III MACORTS
Planner III MACORTS
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Purpose & Job Related Requirements
REPORTS TO:Planning Director
FLSA STATUS:Exempt Professional
CLASSIFICATION:Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
PAY GRADE: 119
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No
Purpose of Job:
The purpose of this job is to research prepare and provide technical work for the Planning Department administering the Metropolitan Planning Organization of the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to providing administrative support preparing reports assisting the public preparing and administering grants preparing planning studies administering planning ordinances and regulations presenting findings to groups and performing additional tasks as assigned.
Job Related Requirements:
Work Schedule:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday with some after hours work required.
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation responsible for the safety readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACCs safe driving policy.Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Bachelor degree in urban/regional planning engineering history public administration historic preservation or related field with four years of planning experience required; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job.
Must possess a valid drivers license.
Masters degree preferred.
When assigned to PlanningDepartment / Transportation
All of the above and;
Two years of experience with a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is preferred.Essential Duties Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Answers general zoning planning metropolitan and/or historic preservation questions for external and internal customers.
Prepares and submits grant applications and reimbursement requests that meet Federal reporting requirements.
Prepares planning studies and reports in assigned area.
Administers planning ordinances and regulations.
Assists with supervision of division staff as assigned.
Assists with the preparation of the annual budget.
Prepares and makes presentations to various public and governmental departments and organizations.
Provides coordination between local state and federal Governments regarding planning issues.
When Assigned to Planning Department / Transportation:
Provides coordination between local governments and state/federal governments regarding transportation planning.
Prepares technical planning reports and studies for the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) including long-range and short-range infrastructure planning financial planning and demographic analysis.
Prepares and submits grant applications and reimbursement requests that meet federal reporting requirements for grant management.
Prepares the Transportation Improvement Program Unified Planning Work Program Metropolitan Transportation Plan Limited English Proficiency Plan Participation Plan and Title VI Plan.
Maintains socioeconomic estimates and projections for Traffic Analysis Zones through the utilization of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Coordinates transportation demand modeling with the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Reviews land development activities and determines their impact on the transportation network.
Prepares minutes from special meetings; provides meeting notices and information and performs additional support services for MACORTS Committees when necessary.
Supervises Planner I (MACORTS).
Organizes and staffs virtual and in-person committee and public meetings.
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the policies procedures and activities of a Planning Department and considerable knowledge of the duties relating to the position of Planner III.
Knowledge of the terminology used within the department and field.
Knowledge of statutes and ordinances related to planning research methods and state and federal requirements including grants.
Skills in oral and written communication experience with a variety of computer applications ability to read maps and plans and an ability to prepare and deliver public presentations.
Ability to communicate effectively with elected officials supervisors the general public and other staff members.
Ability to compile organize prepare and maintain an assortment of records reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental and/or governmental regulations.
Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.
Ability to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments.
Ability to plan organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the department.Supplemental Information
- (ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computer phone copier and audio-visual equipment. Must be able to use body members to work move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking standing bending stooping pushing pulling lifting fingering grasping feeling seeing talking hearing and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for light work.
DATA CONCEPTION:Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data people or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:Requires the ability to hear speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving and receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers and assistants or from supervisors.
LANGUAGE ABILITY:Requires ability to read a variety of reports applications drawings budgets and informational documentation directions instructions and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare reports agendas ordinances and amendments using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation grammar diction and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise voice control and confidence.
INTELLIGENCE:Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative technical or professional languages including civil and landscape architecture terminology.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE:Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; interpret graphs; compute discount interest profit and loss ratio and proportions.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE:Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape visually with computer phone copier and audio-visual equipment to review designs ensure plan conformance and perform structure inspections.
MOTOR COORDINATION:Requires the ability to coordinate hands fingers and eyes accurately in using computer phone copier and audio-visual equipment. Requires the ability to use the keyboard lift bend push and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.
MANUAL DEXTERITY:Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as computer phone copier and audio-visual equipment. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION:Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT:Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone.ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact Leah Jagatic HR Coordinator Human Resources or.
Employment Type
Full-Time
