Planner I, II, or III

REPOSTED 5/12/26

• Reviews plans for compliance with applicable ordinances laws rules and regulations and reviews applicable legal documents.
• 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.

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Landscape Architecture or Planning
• One year of related experience;
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• 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.

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Landscape Architecture or Planning
• Two years of planning experience;
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• 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.

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Landscape Architecture or Planning
• Four years of planning experience;
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• The Planner I II and III positions may require public speaking at Planning Commissioner and Zoning Board of Appeals.

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:

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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