Urban Planner I - Zoning

Job Description:

Urban Planner I - Zoning

Description

Job Posting: Open until filled

Salary Range: $52,578.03 - $63,135.07

General Description and Classification Standards

The Urban Planner I is responsible for developing plans and programs for the usage of the City’s land and using those plans to create communities, accommodate growth, or revitalize physical facilities. Duties at this level include but are not limited to: providing quality customer service to the stakeholders of Atlanta; ensuring that staff reports for land use amendments, open record requests and applications are processed efficiently and in a timely manner; and performing administrative, analytical and technical functions in the development, implementation and monitoring of land use policies. This is the entry level for this job family. Individuals entering this level must already possess the basic professional knowledge arising from a pertinent degree program. Assignments should be predominantly professional in nature.

Supervision Received: Direction received is very general and focuses on end results and is typically collaborative in nature.

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, engineering, public administration, public policy or related field. 1 year of professional experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications - Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, engineering, architecture, public administration, public policy or related field and 1-3 years of experience in municipal planning preferred (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).

Licensures and Certifications

Position would be expected to have licensure or professional certifications appropriate to the position.

Required: Valid Georgia driver’s license, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification (preferred)

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Salary:

$52,578.03 - $63,135.07