Senior Planner
The Collaborative Firm, LLC
Professional Area:
Community Development and Redevelopment
Experience:
7-10 years
Fax:
404-684-7033
Email:
jobs@tcfatl.com
Location:
East Point, GA
The Collaborative Firm, LLC, a land use planning and real estate development firm based in East Point, GA, is seeking a qualified Senior Planner to join our team of professionals.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plans, monitors, manages and administers urban and regional planning project activities.
- Prepares planning, zoning and land use documents such as staff reports, text amendments, comprehensive plans, planning studies, zoning ordinances, and technical review comments.
- Field planning and zoning calls and provide assistance at a zoning help desk.
- Prepare zoning verification letters.
- Technical review of development applications (site plan, rezoning, variance, conditional use, etc.)
- Conduct site visits.
- Assist in the preparation of zoning ordinances, comprehensive planning studies, and other planning documents.
- Administer and interpret local zoning ordinances, zoning maps, comprehensive plans and future land use maps.
- Review and approval of business licenses, certificates of occupancy, and various permits. Planning, land use, data collection, and analysis.
- Preparation of land use assessments and zoning analyses.
- Prepares memos, detailed analytical documents, management reports, and project status reports in order to communicate program success, explain complicated ideas, and describe complex projects.
- Facilitation of public meetings, including community meetings, visioning exercises, character preference surveys and design charrettes.
- Interprets zoning codes and advises individuals and project representatives on the process or other actions requiring application reviews.
- Reads and interprets site plans, building elevations, landscaping plans, and legal descriptions for accurate representation on zoning maps.
- Develops, upgrades, and/or reviews zoning ordinance procedures.
- Preparation and presentation of information to elected and appointed boards and authorities, local government staff and citizens.
Ability, Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to make an effective presentation
- Ability to interpret Zoning Ordinance
- Proven written communication skills
- Excellent analytical and research skills
- Proficient problem-solving skills
- Project Management Skills
- Management experience
- Proficiency in various computer software applications: project tracking & permitting systems; GIS; Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Availability to attend night meetings
- Exercise initiative and independent judgment
- Knowledge of the land development and site development processes
- Knowledge of consensus building techniques among board members, stakeholders and the community as a whole
- Proficient decision-making skills
- Proving track record and ability to meet time sensitive deadlines
Requirements
Minimum qualifications include:
Minimum qualifications include:
- At least 7 years of professional land-use planning, community development, zoning administration, public sector community relations, including 3 years of management/administrative experience in local government;
- A bachelor’s degree in city and urban planning, urban design, community development, landscape architecture, architecture or a related field;
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience as a Planning and Zoning Manager, a master’s degree and experience in municipal government is highly desired.
Salary & Benefits
Annual salary depending on qualifications.
How to Apply
To apply, submit cover letters and résumés via email to jobs@tcfatl.com or by fax to (404) 684-7033.