Zoning Specialist jobs in Atlanta, GA

Planning and Zoning Coordinator PZ/3-446
Planning and Zoning

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs administrative and technical duties in support of the department’s planning and zoning
operations.

MAJOR DUTIES

1. Provides administrative and technical support for the Director, Assistant Director, and Zoning Administrator;
assists in the development of amendments to ordinances and plans; attends meetings with Director, Assistant
Director, and Zoning Administrator; assists in the preparation of staff analysis regarding various applications;
assists in the preparation of the annual budget; provides support for administrative and technical tasks related
to planning and zoning and code administration functions.

2. Provides technical information/assistance to the general public, professionals, elected and appointed officials,
appointed citizen boards, and other county staff regarding complex zoning classifications and ordinance and
plan related information.

3. Reviews building permit applications for compliance with ordinance requirements; performs final site
inspections for non-residential development for compliance with buffers, and screening requirements; reviews
foundation surveys for residential and non-residential development for compliance with setbacks; attends
Technical Review Committee meetings to review various projects.

4. Provides administrative support as Secretary to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission;
attends public meetings; records, dictates, disseminates, and maintains agendas; records, transcribes, and
distributes legal notices to the print media; prepares copies of public hearing applications and ordinance and
plan amendments.

5. Assists Code Enforcement with zoning violation complaints; testifies in court.
6. Provides support for administrative and technical tasks related to planning and zoning and code

administration functions; assists in training personnel.
7. Updates department Web site.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

1. Knowledge of zoning procedures and policies.
2. Knowledge of county ordinances and regulations.
3. Knowledge of computers and job related software programs.
4. Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
5. Skill in the operation of modern office equipment.
6. Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
7. Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Community Services Division Director and/or Zoning Administrator assign work in terms of very general
instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and
propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include the county zoning ordinance, sign ordinance, subdivision regulations, development
regulations, county code book, the Comprehensive Plan, the land use plan map, the thoroughfare plan map,
county tax maps, and aerials. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

Planning and Zoning Coordinator, Planning and Zoning

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied administrative and technical duties in the coordination of the department’s

• The purpose of this position is to assist in coordinating the department’s planning and zoning operations.

CONTACTS

architects, developers, landscape architects, contractors, members of the news media, realtors, and members
of the general public.

• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information; resolve problems; provide services; or justify, defend,

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking,

inclement weather.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Possession of a valid State of Georgia driver's license (Class C) and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record

ADA COMPLIANCE

• Fayette County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable

HIPAA COMPLIANCE

• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended, requires employees to protect

DRUG AND ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE

employment will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs and alcohol as a condition of employment. In
the course of employment, employees are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and
routine fitness for duty testing for illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. Employees are prohibited to work under the
influence, to possess, to distribute, or to sell illegal drugs in the work place or abuse alcohol on the job.
Confirmed positive is reason for denial of employment and/or termination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of baccalaureate degree in a

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of baccalaureate degree in a

Planning and Zoning Coordinator, Planning and Zoning

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia for the type of