Planner I
Employer
Forsyth County - Planning and Community Development
Cumming, Georgia
Description
The purpose of this classification is to review sign design permit applications and manufactured/mobile home building permit applications.
- Conducts technical review of sign design applications and determines compliance with county codes/ordinances.
- Conducts research on sign-related issues.
- Conducts technical review of manufactured/mobile home building permit applications and determines compliance with county codes/ordinances.
- Interprets and applies County codes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to zoning, land use, and site development; researches code-related issues in code books as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations.
- Provides information and technical assistance to citizens, property owners, land developers, contractors, architects, staff members, County officials, or other individuals/agencies regarding planning/zoning issues, land use issues, codes/ordinances, land development review procedures, site plan reviews, permits, fees, or other issues; responds to routine questions or complaints; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; assists the public at front counter with various issues.
- Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, applications, staff technical reviews, architectural drawings, site plans, evaluations, plats, legal descriptions, surveys, photographs, technical reports/articles, land use maps, zoning maps, topographical maps, codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
- Conducts research of geographical information system (GIS) mapping system, computer databases, Internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed.
- Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, database, presentation, geographical information system (GIS), e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs.
- Operates a variety of equipment and tools associated with work activities, which may include a motor vehicle, digital camera, general office equipment, engineering scale.
- Coordinates work activities with those of other divisions, other departments, outside agencies, or others as needed.
- Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, County officials, local/state/l agencies, applicants, property owners, architects, developers, surveyors, attorneys, consultants, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
- Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and standards; reviews new codes and changes to existing codes; maintains an awareness of new methods, materials, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.
- Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation.
- Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or closely related field;
- Supplemented by one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving urban planning, local/regional land use, zoning, land development plan review, site plan review, and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Salary Range
$52,572.00 Annually
Benefits
- 401K
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
How to Apply
Deadline
05/07/2025