Listing Summary

REPORTS TO:  Development Services Coordinator or Comprehensive Planning Coordinator
FLSA STATUS: Exempt – Professional
CLASSIFICATION:  Personnel System; requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
PAY GRADE:  116 $48,988 Annually 
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No
 
Purpose of Job: 
The purpose of this job is to research and prepare information related to current planning and zoning services.  Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the public by answering questions, researching issues, and providing information to elected officials, members of appointed bodies, other Athens-Clarke County staff, Planning Department customers, and the general public, and performing additional tasks as assigned.
 
When assigned to Madison Athens-Clarke Oconee Regional Transportation Study (MACORTS): The purpose of this job is to assist in the administration of public transportation and intermodal planning grants for the Unified Government, and to assist in the administration of the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparing grant reimbursement requests, preparing grant applications, preparing topical reports and analysis, interpreting laws, serving as a liaison with other government departments and public agencies, corresponding with the general public, managing the MACORTS website, and performing additional tasks as assigned.
 
Job Related Requirements:
Work Schedule  Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with some evening meetings required. 
 
May be required to work on religious holidays.
 
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.

Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Historic Preservation, or related field with one year of work related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
 
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
 

Essential Duties, Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this job.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.  
 
Assists the Development Services Division with the Plan Review process, including, but not limited to, Plan Review intake, scheduling and Plan Revision submittals.
 
Assists the Long Range Planning Division with submittals including rezoning and variance applications.
 
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.