Planner

Job DetailsJob Location: City of Mableton - MABLETON, GA 30126Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $55,000.00 - $85,000.00Travel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: GovernmentPosition Summary:  Under the direction of the Senior Planner position provides technical assistance within the Community Development department for current and future planning activities. This position handles day-to-day functions of building permit, land development permit, and plat review; works closely with the public and other departments within the city; and provides staff support to the Director of Community Development, Zoning Manager, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Planning Commission. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  •    Utilizes the City's GIS system to analyze and extrapolate information. •    Utilizes GIS to create maps, analyze data, create new records and compile reports. •    Provides customer service as a point of contact to the general public, as outlined in the Planner of Day S.O.P. •    Serves as staff liaison to the City of Mableton boards: BZA, Planning Commission, etc. •    Reviews and prepare staff reports for the City of Mableton, including formulating recommendations and conditions of approval. •    Interprets and evaluates planning and planning-related ordinances, with the ability of a higher level of understanding of the Zoning Code. •    Assists with the coordination and interaction with the development community, including property owners, developers, architects, builders, and providing guidance related to ordinance procedure. •    Works with applicants with rezoning/use permit of zoning modification process. •    Receives and processes all development and building plans related to zoning matters, including building permits and land disturbance permits. •    Research data concerning planning and zoning matters and creates reports and summaries. •    Research and processes zoning certification requests and certificates of appropriateness. •    Reviews zoning requirements for occupational tax certificates. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: •    Performs other related duties as required.  Qualifications Minimum Qualifications •    Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Urban Design or related field from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of planning experience, •    Experience performing entry-level professional work including basic data analysis and synthesis, report creation, process performance, and regulatory or compliance activities. The work may involve statistics, operations analysis, or forecasting. •    Proficiency in Google Suite, and other relevant software. •    Valid Georgia Class C driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications •    Master’s degree preferred. An equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities •    Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning. •    Knowledge of zoning principles and land use. •    Knowledge of effective writing techniques; statistical, algebraic, or geometric knowledge and ability to apply such knowledge in practical situations. •    Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and GIS. •    Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, equipment, and standard clerical procedures including electronic filing and records management. •    Skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. •    Skills in creative problem-solving to gather relevant information to solve vaguely defined practical problems. •    Skills in communication including oral and written communication, interpersonal communication, group communication, phone skills, and electronic communication; to explain rules and procedures clearly to the public. •    Skills in time management to ensure that deadlines are met. •    Skills in customer service skills. •    Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to both existing and proposed conditions. •    Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously. •    Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed. •    Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind. •    Ability to problem-solve, handle confidential information, perform computer related functions and bookkeeping functions. •    Ability to always display professionalism. •    Ability to handle difficult situations in an effective, safe, timely and legal manner. •    Ability to establish and maintain an effective relationship with City employees.