Listing Summary

Salary: $64,335.92 - $72,500.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Planning & Development

Closing Date: 11/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA: Exempt

Description

The Senior Planner performs professional planning functions in support of the Department of Planning and Development's operations.

Examples of Duties

• Supports the successful implementation of the City's land development and permitting procedures;
• Evaluates and processes applications for Planning Commission staff reports;
• Evaluates land subdivision applications for compliance with the City's subdivision ordinance;
• Conducts zoning reviews for occupational tax certificates, building permits, sign permits, zoning certifications, and land use applications;
• Facilitates complex projects related to land use and development programs such as comprehensive plans or other plans related to growth, development, and redevelopment;
• Interprets the City's Unified Development Code;
• Conducts on-site reviews and inspections;
• Analyzes site design, circulation, land use compatibility, utilities, and other facilities;
• Assists with the administration of the City's housing program;
• Assists the public, builders, property owners, staff, and others with general ordinance and code questions; Facilitates workshops, meetings, community outreach events, and public hearings;
• Collaborates with GIS to maintain up-to-date zoning maps and land use maps;
• Prepares staff reports for the Planning Commission.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and three years of planning experience or a Master's Degree and two years of planning
• experience;
• Valid State of Georgia Driver's License;
• Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices, and techniques of planning

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant experience;
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification

 

Additional Information

The selected candidate must complete the following requirements prior to starting work with the City of Statesboro:

• Background Investigation
• Pre-Employment Urinalysis