Listing Summary

The City of College Park was incorporated in 1895. It is approximately nine minutes and seven miles south of Atlanta's downtown business district. College Park enjoys access to Interstate Highways 1-85, I-285, and U.S. Highway 29, adjacent to and adjoining the Midfield Terminal Complex of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Covering nearly 11 square miles, College Park is home to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest airport in the world. College Park is also home to the world headquarters of Chick-fil-A and Woodward Academy, the largest private school in the continental United States. The City’s daytime population swells to nearly 300,000, although there are only 15,000 permanent residents.

College Park’s robust entertainment/hospitality district is centered around the Georgia International Convention Center and the Gateway Arena @ College Park, which serves as the home court for the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream and the G-League’s College Park Skyhawks.

The City Planner of the City of College Park guides and manages the city’s land use and development to ensure orderly growth and sustainable development. This role includes developing and implementing comprehensive plans, zoning regulations, and land use policies that align with the city's strategic vision. The City Planner reviews and evaluates development proposals, site plans, and zoning applications, providing recommendations to city officials and planning commissions.

Additionally, the planner researches and analyzes demographic, economic, and environmental trends to inform planning decisions. The City Planner also engages with the community, conducting public meetings and consultations to gather input and address concerns. They collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to integrate transportation, housing, economic development, and environmental sustainability into planning efforts. Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, the City Planner plays a critical role in shaping College Park's physical and social landscape.

For more information, including the recruitment brochure, job description, and link to the city website, please visit the Grants Manager recruitment page:

https://sumterlocalgovconsulting.com/recruitments/city-planner-city-of-college-park-ga/

The hiring range for this position is from $71,714.29 - $111,157.15

To Apply:  Please submit a PDF resume and informative cover letter to Shawn Gillen (Sumter Local Government Consulting) at shawn@sumterconsulting.com

The first review of resumes will be on August 22, 2024.