Planner III Planning

Unified Government Of Athens-Clarke County

Job Location:

Athens, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 with primary focus on the long-range planning issues and zoning actions administered by 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 for meetings.

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

Bachelors 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.

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 / Comprehensive Planning

Provides administrative support and recommends actions to the Planning Commission; prepares reports on zoning related items prepares minutes and agendas for meetings; coordinates Planning Commission recommendations for Mayor and Commission consideration.

Prepares maintains and updates the Land Use Economic Development and Community Facilities elements of the Comprehensive Plan; duties include preparing special areas studies recommendations and preparing economic base infrastructure and utilities studies.

Responds to requests for information on demographic data including census information; acts as the Departments liaison with the Census Bureau.

Prepares agenda items for the Department on pertinent matters; coordinates their submission to the Government.

Evaluates Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs) and coordinates the Unified Governments response to the State of Georgia.

Coordinates projects with other departments of the Unified Government and with local state and federal agencies as needed; ensures that departmental reviews are completed in a timely and effective manner.

Maintains a comprehensive and current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws / regulations; appears in court as needed to justify recommendations.

Prepares and conducts presentations to the public the governing body and other applicable organizations and groups; effectively communicating in potentially unstable environments / situations.

Provides instruction and direction to the general public and department visitors; receives responds to or forwards departmental governmental or public correspondence by phone mail message etc.

Attends various training workshops conferences and committee and public meetings that may require meeting at night or overnight traveling; records minutes of meetings as assigned.

Evaluates and analyses zoning subdivision and building permit data; originates summary reports on important trends reflected in this analysis and its potential impact on the Comprehensive Plan.

Identifies important GIS maps and databases needed to support comprehensive planning efforts in cooperation with the GIS / Graphics Division. Assists in the development and maintenance of a thorough database of pertinent information to support the Planning Departments Planning Data Services function including the reviewing classifying and evaluation of data.

Researches and prepares amendments and updates to land development regulations including zoning and subdivision regulations.

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.

Purpose & Job Related RequirementsREPORTS TO:Planning DirectorFLSA STATUS:Exempt ProfessionalCLASSIFICATION:Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.PAY GRADE: 119SAFETY SENSITIVE: No Purpose of Job:The purpose of this job is to research prepare and pro...