Planner I

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.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.



ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Operates a motor vehicle in performance of duties.

Performs other related duties as required.Bachelor's degree in Urban, Regional, Transportation Planning, Historic Preservation Planning or closely related field preferred; additionally, 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.INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED!
Please answer EACH question in its entirety and verify that your application includes the following information:

• Driver's License Number
• Street Address (NO P.O. Boxes)
• Employer Information to include Salary, Address, Phone #, Supervisor Name, Reason for Leaving for each employer
• Complete Education History (Including High School/GED)
• Seven (7) year employment history
• Three (3) PROFESSIONAL references
• Ten (10) year street address history-INCLUDE MONTH/YEAR (MM/YYYY) LIVED AT EACH ADDRESS- Do not list the number of years lived at each address

• Dates, Place, Charge & Disposition of Felony/Misdemeanor/Traffic Violation
  
  APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE!