City Planner
City of Pooler, GA
Closing Date: Until filled
Under general supervision of the Director of Planning & Development, the City Planner performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical and professional work involving current and long-range planning, zoning and urban development activities related to the development and implementation of land use and related plans and policies. Work assignments are usually general in nature and afford a certain amount of latitude in the exercise of independent judgment in planning work details.
MAJOR DUTIES
- Provides information on land use applications, ordinances, codes, plans and related planning regulations to the general public, professionals, developers, and other city personnel regarding complex zoning classifications and zoning administration functions.
- Assists city staff with enforcement of local ordinances and interpreting city codes and master plans.
- Represents Planning and Zoning Department in various administrative and professional situations, prepares and provides professional recommendations to city management and boards.
- Manages special projects and reports within the Planning and Zoning Department.
- Undertakes planning projects from inception through completion.
- Prepares written and graphic reports using computerized word processing, desktop publishing, presentation, mapping, spreadsheet, database software, and other software devices.
- Prepares agenda packet materials and delivers presentations to City boards on planning and development matters.
- Assists in the evaluation of data affecting location and design of projects.
- Develops recommendations for implementation of the adopted Comprehensive Plan and assists in monitoring the status of such implementation measures and projects.
- Provides general plan and code interpretation as needed; provides analysis, recommendations and implementation of policies and procedures related to code enforcement, applications for subdivision, site plans, zoning changes, conditional use permits, etc.
- Performs technical tasks involving the interpretation and implementation of city ordinances, local, State and Federal laws.
- Assists in drafting, reviewing and recommending updates of city ordinances related to Planning and Zoning in accordance with local, State and Federal laws.
- Assists in design, promotion, and administration of city plans and policies affecting land use, zoning, building, public utilities, community facilities, housing, and transportation.
- Monitors and oversees plan review submittals for site plan approvals, subdivisions, zoning petitions, variances and conditional use requests.
- Attends all required meetings: Planning and Zoning Commission meetings, City Council meetings; with City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Public Works Director, developers, engineers, FEMA, CEMA, and Coastal Regional Commission of Georgia.
- Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the city’s Comprehensive Plan update according to state regulations.
- Ensures review of all phases of subdivisions from sketch plans to final plat approvals and recording; interpreting maps and drawings.
- Assists with yearly documentation and tasks to maintain Community Rating Service status for Floodplain Management.
- Ensures zoning regulations are followed; referring to land use maps, zoning maps, PUD Master Plans, PUD Development Standards, subdivisions, recorded plats/deeds, etc.
- Attends professional workshops and conferences to maintain proficiency in planning and zoning interpretation and new economic development trends.
- Coordinates and manages planning consultant contracts, as assigned.
- Performs related duties as directed by the City Manager, Assistant City Manager and/or the Director of Planning & Development.
To apply, see city website: https://www.pooler-ga.gov/connect/employment/
