Planner I
Employer
City of Albany
Albany, Georgia
Description
The purpose of this classification is to provide technical and planning support services to the Department of Planning and Development Services for the City of Albany and Dougherty County.
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or
all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Assists in preparing updates/changes to land use regulations and assists in providing support for
the Historic Preservation Commission. - Processes a variety of documentation associated with departmental operations, per established
procedures and within designated timeframes; distributes documentation or maintains records as
appropriate. - Performs research and field work to support preparation of rezoning and variance staff reports.
Assists in processing applications for the subdivision of property, rezoning of property and
variances.
Assists in preparing updates/changes to the Comprehensive Development Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and
Subdivision Regulations. - Prepares and/or completes various forms, correspondence, reports, drawings, charts, maps, and other
documents; maintains file system of departmental records. - Conducts environmental reviews.
- Reviews and makes technical recommendations on planning and development activities as assigned.
- Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and
relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary. - Communicates with supervisor, employees, city departments, inspectors, utility representatives, the
public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work,
exchange information, or resolve problems. - Responds to routine requests for information or assistance from employees, officials, the public,
or other individuals. - Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data in computer database; verifies
accuracy of entered data; makes corrections; uses knowledge of various software programs to operate
a computer in an effective and efficient
manner. - Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
- Operates a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Performs other related duties as required.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
- Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/or
information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual
probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives. - Human Interaction: Requires the ability to perform in a supervisory capacity over subordinate
supervisors. - Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver
and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing
essential functions. - Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive and/or
advisory data and information. - Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform
mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and
ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures. - Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise
independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned
objectives. - Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity
required in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable
criteria.
ADA COMPLIANCE
- Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light
work but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials
of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work
station. - Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades
of colors, sounds, odors, depths, textures, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require oral
communications ability. - Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse
environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, or
temperature extremes.
The City of Albany, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Urban, Regional, Transportation Planning, Historic Preservation Planning or
closely related field preferred - Two (2) years previous experience in some aspect of research and problem solving; 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
$46,750.00
How to Apply