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NEOGOV · 4 days ago

Planning Support Specialist

Athens, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$46K/yr - $46K/yr

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is looking for a Planning Support Specialist to research and prepare information related to current planning and zoning services. The role involves assisting the public, answering questions, and providing information to various stakeholders while conducting research on zoning and development regulations.

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Responsibilities

Reviews site plans and prepares comments for the Development Review Process

Assists in the administration of the Unified Government's 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

Qualification

Transportation PlanningUrban PlanningArcGISAutoCADAdobe SuiteLand Use LawZoning Ordinance KnowledgeEffective CommunicationPublic PresentationsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with experience, knowledge and a level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Historic Planning, Recreation Planning, or a related field, such as landscape architecture required

Must possess a valid driver's license

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 ACC's safe driving policy

Knowledge of planning theory and practice

Knowledge of land use law

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

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer, calculator, drafting instruments, and a surveyors measuring wheel

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

Must be able to walk over uneven or rough terrain and ascend and descend steep slopes