Bartow County – County Planner

County Planner
Community Development
$50,000 to $60,000, DOQ

Submit resume to Bartow County Human Resources, 135 West Cherokee Ave. St. 256 Cartersville, Georgia 30120 or email a pdf file of the resume to findleya@bartowcountyga.gov

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting the Zoning Administrator in the county’s zoning and development services functions. The position is responsible for applying the Bartow County Zoning Ordinance to land use, building, and development projects. The position is responsible for answering inquiries from the public, developers, surveyors, attorneys, and real estate professionals regarding land use and zoning. This position reports to the Zoning Administrator and Community Development Director.

MAJOR DUTIES

  • Coordinates, plans and facilitates public meetings of the Planning Commission and the Board of Appeals; prepares maps and documents for hearings; briefs board members on applications.
  • Assists the Zoning Administrator in the day-to-day operations of the Zoning Division; meets with professionals and the general public regarding zoning matters, permitting and licensing.
  • Reviews and authorizes plats, plans and annexations.
  • Participates in planning efforts, including the Bartow County Comprehensive Plan,
  • Maintains and develops the Official Zoning Maps of Bartow County; maintains Geographic Information System (GIS) zoning data.
  • Writes and updates the Bartow County Zoning Ordinance; researches methods and ordinances from other jurisdictions.
  • Attends plan review meetings scheduled by the County Engineer.
  • Keeps track of new or revised federal or state regulations, county policies and procedures, applies information to land use planning.
  • Provides assistance to other departments involved in the planning, development and construction process.
  • Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

  • Knowledge of zoning policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of relevant local, state and federal laws.
  • Knowledge of customer service, site construction plans, construction inspection procedures, erosion and sedimentation control measures, building construction plans, planning and zoning procedures, and county and state construction regulations and safety codes.
  • Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
  • Knowledge of county budgeting procedures.
  • Knowledge of plan review principles.
  • Knowledge of GIS principles and practices.
  • Skill in supervision and management.
  • Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, maps, plans, drawings, surveys, and related manuals, and aerial photographs.
  • Skill in the completion of accurate and timely reports.
  • Skill in interpersonal relations.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Zoning Administrator assigns work in terms of division goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of division activities.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include the Bartow County Code of Ordinances, including the Zoning Ordinance and Development Regulations, the Georgia Zoning Procedures Act, and other local, state and federal laws..  These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

  • The work consists of varied technical and management duties. Strict regulations contribute to the complexity of the position.
  • The purpose of this position is to administer the County’s zoning and land use functions.  Successful performance helps ensure compliance with county codes and ordinances.

CONTACTS

  • Contacts are typically with co workers, elected and appointed officials, attorneys, engineers, architects, surveyors, developers, real estate professionals, contractors, property owners, representatives of state and federal agencies, and members of the general public.
  • Contacts are typically to exchange information, motivate personnel, negotiate matters, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and distinguishes between shades of color.
  • The work is performed in an office.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
  • Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
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