Job Summary: The Planning and Zoning Administrator coordinates planning and zoning activities for the Community Development Department. Oversees short-term and long-term planning and zoning activities, include rezoning, comprehensive plan amendment, conditional use permit, and variance applications. Duties include review, analysis, and recommendations of land use applications. Also provides consultation to developers and public on issues related to planning, zoning, and development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge Required by Position:
Knowledge of principles and practices of urban, regional and community planning; Knowledge of terminology and methodology used in the planning profession;
Knowledge of principles and techniques of economic and industrial development; Knowledge of City of Villa Rica, Carroll County, Douglas County and State of Georgia development regulations, ordinances, zoning and land-use policies;
Knowledge of applicable City codes and ordinances, geographical layout, zoning classification, and definitions, including the: Zoning Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, and Development Regulations;
Knowledge of governmental regulatory codes and construction methods pertaining to infrastructure development and building construction; Knowledge of basic techniques of residential and commercial construction and construction management;
Knowledge of personal computers, general use software (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, publishing, etc.), financial software and Geographic Information System (GIS);
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and city laws, ordinances, rules and regulations (including Georgia Open Records and Open Meetings requirements);
Knowledge of city and departmental policies, procedures, directives, rules and regulations; Knowledge of the geography, road network, public buildings, and emergency facilities of the city;
Knowledge of Comprehensive Plans and updates to the Plan;
Knowledge of Downtown revitalization plans
Supervisory Controls: This position reports to the Community Development Director.
Guidelines: Guidelines include city and departmental policies and procedures; State of Georgia Sunshine Law
Work Environment: The work is typically performed in an office.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility: Responsible for supervision of the planning and zoning department and business licenses.
Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of experience, training, and education, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, will be considered.
The City of Villa Rica offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including healthcare, dental care, vision care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short term disability insurance, pension,12 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a 457(b) retirement plan with a City match.
Background screenings are conducted prior to employment.
City of Villa Rica does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).
Due to a high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant individually.
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