Listing Summary

The City of Johns Creek seeks an experienced and dedicated Planner III to join our Community Development Department. This professional role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with state planning laws, the City's Comprehensive Plan, zoning and sign ordinances, development, and other local regulations. The Planner III will contribute to shaping the community's future by managing land development and zoning applications and providing guidance on short and long-range planning activities.

Key Responsibilities:

•Review complex land use applications and permits, including subdivisions, master plans, building permits, land disturbance permits, sign permits, fence permits, zoning certification requests and development agreements, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
•Conduct pre-application meetings with developers to discuss development proposals and resolve plan deficiencies.
•Manage Rezoning, Special Use Permit, and Variance application processes.
•Conduct research, analysis, and site visits and present findings and recommendations through reports and presentations to various audiences, including City boards and officials.
•Provide guidance on zoning ordinances, adopted policies, and city codes, procedures and timeframes to developers and the public.
•Attend and participate in community, Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, and Council meetings in the evenings and weekends as necessary.
•Draft amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, and Development Regulations.
•Coordinate meetings with various stakeholders, including property owners, developers, architects, engineers, builders, contractors, attorneys, and others, and provide technical assistance on ordinance standards and processes.
•Respond to customer inquiries and provide excellent phone and in-person customer service.
•Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior-level staff and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
•Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field.
•At least four (4) years of professional planning and zoning experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
•Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field.
•AICP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications:
•Valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia.

Key Skills and Abilities:
•Proficient in urban planning principles, zoning, land use theory, comprehensive planning and development regulations.
•Knowledge of planning software such as InDesign, Sketch Up, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and BlueBeam Revu.
•Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills.
•Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
•Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
•Ability to interpret and apply ordinances and policies effectively.
•Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.

Why Join Us?
Working with the City of Johns Creek offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic, forward-thinking community. As a Planner III, you will have the opportunity to shape the City's development and make a meaningful impact on its future.

What We Offer:
• A competitive salary commensurate with the chosen candidate's qualifications and experience. The targeted annualized starting pay is between $73,700 and $86,700.
•Excellent healthcare options and exceptional retirement benefits with the City of Johns Creek! Our comprehensive package includes a generous 12% contribution of your base pay to the 401a plan and a $1 for $1 match up to 5% in the 457(b) retirement plans, potentially totaling up to 22%! Access financial adviser and EAP services at no extra cost.
•Opportunities for professional growth and development.
•A supportive, collaborative work environment.
•A chance to make a lasting impact on the community's infrastructure and quality of life.

ABOUT US:
The City of Johns Creek is a vibrant jewel nestled in the thriving northeast suburbs of Metro Atlanta. As the 10th largest city in Georgia, we take pride in our community of 82,000 residents and 270 dedicated employees who contribute to its growth and well-being. Established in December of 2006, Johns Creek has emerged as a beacon of safety in Georgia, consistently earning high marks on safewise.com's rankings. We are committed to upholding this reputation as we move forward. Johns Creek was ranked as the #1 Best Atlanta Suburb in 2024 by livability.com and the #1 place to raise a family in Georgia by Niche.com. We aim to pioneer health, wellness, and innovation, continually drawing residents and businesses from all corners to call Johns Creek their home.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Johns Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other class or status protected by law.

IMPORTANT: By submitting your resume online, you hereby authorize the City of Johns Creek to contact, obtain, and verify the accuracy of the information contained in this application from all previous employers, references, and educational institutions. You also release the City of Johns Creek and its representatives from liability for seeking, gathering, and using such information to make employment decisions and all other persons or organizations for providing such information. You understand that any misrepresentation or material omission made by you on this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of this application or immediate termination of employment if you are employed, whenever it may be discovered.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information via this online portal. In fairness to other potential candidates for this position, unsolicited letters, emails, telephone calls, or in-person submissions will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed as received. The City reserves the right to close the position before the posted date if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.

The City of Johns Creek is a drug free workplace and all positions are subject to the candidate successfully passing a background screening.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://johnscreekga.applicantpro.com/jobs/3593828-860135.html