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Principal Planner
Gwinnett County
USA
Full-time
Senior · 4+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Full Job Posting
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, urban design/architecture, public administration, or fields related to community and economic development.
- Minimum four years of full-time experience in urban planning and/or a related field.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, will also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in urban planning, urban design/architecture, public administration, or fields related to community and economic development.
- Minimum six years of full-time experience in urban planning or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communications and project management skills.
- AICP Certification or desire to acquire within 12 months.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, will also be considered.
- Licensing Requirements
- Valid Driver's License from state of residency
- Knowledge (position requirements at entry)
- Extensive knowledge of planning principles, best practices, and trends related to zoning, land use, housing and transportation.
- Profound Understanding of the rezoning/special use permit/change in conditions process as well as the variance process.
Responsibilities
- Essential Duties:
- Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for zoning and land development activities, to ensure successful execution of projects and initiatives that align with Gwinnett County’s vision and goals and comply with the Unified Development Ordinance.
- Provide technical support to Division leadership to manage the Planning Commission/Board of Commissioners and the Zoning Board of Appeals processes.
- Independently analyze and manage complex rezonings, special use permits, and change in conditions applications and develop clear, well-supported recommendations consistent with County policy and regulations.
- Review land disturbance permits, special administrative permits, plats, plans, applications, and related documents for compliance with zoning code and other applicable ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations.
- Assist or lead special projects such as UDO amendments, technology enhancements, and developing or updating of standard operating procedures and/or training materials.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced team members on topics of code interpretation, report writing, plan review and other daily operations; including providing quality control for plan review comments and reports drafted by less experienced team members.
- Assist with planning and zoning inquiries, ensuring accurate information is provided within a timely manner to customers by phone, email, and in-person.
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