Comprehensive Planning Coordinator
Employer
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government
Athens, Georgia
Description
The purpose of this job is to manage and coordinate the operations of the Comprehensive Planning Division. The Coordinator will act as the primary staff on long-range planning issues assigned to and developed within the Planning Department, and provide coordination and supervision for technical staff within the division. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overseeing the administration of assigned boards (e.g. the Planning Commission, and regional transportation planning processes associated with MACORTS). Administering development-related ordinances, overseeing the issuance of zoning-related permits, preparing studies and reports, preparing and delivering presentations, providing direct coordination for the Comprehensive Planning Division, performing direct coordination for the Athens-Clarke County Plans Review process, performing special studies and projects, and performing additional tasks as assigned.
REPORTS TO: Assistant Planning Director
FLSA STATUS: Exempt – Executive
CLASSIFICATION: Regular Non-Merit – Serves at the discretion of the Department Director.
PAY GRADE: 124
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No
Job Requirements
- Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with occasional after hours meetings required.
- Regular and predictable attendance is required.
- Must work cooperatively with others.
- May be requested to work on evenings for scheduled meetings and infrequently on weekends.
- 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 urban/regional planning, public administration, landscape architecture, environmental design, or related discipline with four years of planning or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
- Two years of supervisory experience required. Internal candidates who do not meet this requirement must complete the ACCGov Supervisory Equivalency.
- Two years’ experience in zoning administration or community planning data management and analysis required.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Master’s Degree and AICP certification preferred.
Salary Range
$72,377
Benefits
Total compensation at the Unified Government includes a comprehensive set of benefits, a well established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community.
As an Employer of Choice, we offer:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Group Accident insurance
- Critical Illness insurance
- Employer paid basic life insurance
- Contributory term life insurance
- Whole life insurance
- Employer Paid Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- 13 paid holidays
- Employer Paid Pension Plan (10 years of service)
- Deferred Compensation Program with employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer – Federal Student Aid
- Robust Wellness Program – earn up to $175 per quarter for participation
- Employee Fitness Center – free for employees, spouse, and children 18+
- Free onsite health screenings (to include hearing, skin cancer, biometric screening, flu shots)
- Safety & Risk training and job related vaccinations
- Uniforms provided
- Ongoing Training Opportunities and Career Development – Government Wide Learning Management System
- Discount Admissions – ACCGov Parks, Georgia Aquarium
- Annual employee appreciation events
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How to Apply
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Deadline
05/14/2025