Planner II
Employer
Forsyth County Government
Cumming, Georgia
Description
The Zoning Division is seeking an individual to provide technical review of rezoning applications, conditional use permit applications, sketch plats, home occupation permits and mobile vending permits. This requires working independently and as part of a team to provide a high level of review, research, analysis and communication with a variety of stakeholders including government boards, developers, architects, engineers and the public.
Forsyth County, Georgia, is located 25 miles north of Atlanta with a population just over 250,000. The county has been one of the fastest growing counties in the nation and draws new residents through proximity to multiple job centers, an excellent public school system and a strong network of public parks as well as a robust housing market. Forsyth County borders Lake Sidney Lanier and is ideally located between Atlanta and the Blue Ridge mountains of North Georgia, which provides recreational opportunities throughout the year.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Utilizes discretionary authority to interpret and apply County codes, comprehensive plan, 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 with various issues.
- Conducts review of rezoning applications, conditional use permit applications, sketch plats, home occupation permits and mobile vending permits, site plans, elevations, legal descriptions, surveys, or other documentation for proposed projects.
- Determines whether proposed developments comply with County codes/ordinances; recommends approval or denial of rezoning, conditional use permit and sketch plat applications; prepares staff technical reviews, technical analyses, recommendations, and comments regarding proposed projects for submission to the Planning Commission, Board of Commissioners, applicants, or other personnel as appropriate.
- Conducts/attends various meetings with engineers, builders, property owners and the public.
- Serves as staff contact person for Planning Commission; provides information to the Planning Commission at meetings and public hearings.
- Performs general clerical or customer service tasks, which may include assisting people at the counter, answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail; receives moneys in payment of permit application fees or other departmental fees/services; records transactions, issues receipts, and forwards revenues as appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or closely related field;
- Supplemented by three (3) years 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.
- A Master’s Degree in Urban Planning or closely related field and/or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is encouraged.
Salary Range
$55,851.00 – $74,003.00
Benefits
BENEFITS PROVIDED BY FORSYTH COUNTY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:
Personal Leave Accrual
Personal leave shall be accrued as follows:
- 0 – 4 Years – 20 days per year – 6.16 hours per pay period
- 5 – 14 Years – 25 days per year – 7.70 hours per pay period
- 15+Years – 30 days per year – 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays
- New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
- Aetna Choice POS II – $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
- Aetna Choice POS II – $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible
Dental Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:
Base $1,000 Plan
Buy-Up $1,500 Plan
Vision Insurance
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
Short Term Disability – 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
Long Term Disability – 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
Additional Life Insurance and AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan (401K)
Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.
- Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That’s a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save. - Years One through Five
Forsyth County “seeds” your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay. - Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic “seed” contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%. - After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to “seed” your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.
How to Apply
Deadline
08/01/2025