Planner I Planning

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County

Athens, GA

Purpose & Job Related Requirements

REPORTS TO: Development Services Coordinator or Comprehensive Planning Coordinator
FLSA STATUS: Exempt Professional
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System; requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
PAY GRADE: 116
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No

Purpose of Job:
The purpose of this job is to research and prepare information related to current planning and zoning services. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting the public by answering questions researching issues and providing information to elected officials members of appointed bodies other Athens-Clarke County staff Planning Department customers and the general public and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements:
Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with some evening meetings 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

Bachelors Degree in Transportation Planning Urban Planning Regional Planning Historic Preservation or related field with one year of work related 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.

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.

Assists the Development Services Division with the Plan Review process including but not limited to Plan Review intake scheduling and Plan Revision submittals.

Assists the Long Range Planning Division with submittals including rezoning and variance applications.

Reviews site plans and prepares comments for the Development Review Process.

Assists in the administration of the Unified Governments zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations; conducts research on various issues related to zoning or development regulations.

Explains zoning sign historic preservation and development regulation requirements for developments and land use to applicants government officials and the general public.

Provides information to other Planning Staff on plan review and site conditions; conducts site plan review.

Assists in the review and preparation of reports regarding variances subdivisions appeals of interpretation of design review and planned development concepts for the development review process.

Prepares zoning verification correspondence and answers public inquiries regarding zoning and subdivision issues.

Reviews and processes Manufactured Home Permits Home Occupation Permits Alcohol License Applications and Building Permits.

Prepares legal advertisements for public hearings in accordance with the Athens-Clarke County zoning ordinance.

Assists Planning Staff in the preparation of special reports and presentations as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the Athens-Clarke County zoning and development-related ordinances codes policies and and procedures.

Ability to use a personal computer and a variety of software applications including word processing database management and graphics applications.

Ability to read maps and review site plans.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Ability to coordinate meetings and conduct public presentations.

Knowledge of functions principles methods and techniques of public sector planning including those related to community planning outdoor recreation planning and natural and cultural resource planning.

Knowledge and understanding of the methods and tools for developing scheduling coordinating monitoring evaluating and managing planning design and construction projects.

Knowledge of landscape architecture theory and practice.

When Assigned to MACORTS:
Knowledge of the policies procedures and activities of a Planning Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Assistant Transportation Planner.

Knowledge of the terminology used within a planning department.

Knowledge of Georgia DOT rules and regulations.

Skills in oral and written communication use of a personal computer reading maps and coordinating meetings and conducting public presentations.

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 communicate effectively with supervisors and other staff members.

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 STANDARS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer calculator typewriter 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 characteristic (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 plans permits descriptions letters photographs amendments court orders and informational documentation directions instructions and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare letters reports timesheets legal ads agenda items audits and photographs using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation grammar diction and style. Requires the ability to speak to people and groups of 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 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 a computer calculator typewriter and audio/visual equipment.

MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands fingers and eyes accurately in using a computer calculator typewriter and audio/visual equipment. Requires the ability 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 a computer calculator typewriter 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.

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