What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner II / Planning position at Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County?
JOB
REPORTS TO: Senior Planner - Planning DepartmentFLSA STATUS: Exempt - ProfessionalCLASSIFICATION: Personnel System; Requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.PAY GRADE: 117SAFETY SENSITIVE: No Purpose of Job: The purpose of this job is to research and prepare information related to planning functions within the Planning Department. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reviewing of site plans, reviewing and recording of minor subdivision plats, administering development related ordinances and regulations, writing and reviewing reports, reviewing plans, assisting and directing developers, approving permits, and performing additional tasks as assigned. Job Related Requirements WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; with some after hours work / meetings required.May be required to work on religious holidays.Regular and predictable attendance is required.Must work cooperatively with others.When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Bachelor's degree in urban/regional planning, forestry, landscape architecture, architecture, transportation, or related field with two years of professional work related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the job.Must possess a valid driver's license.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer, calculator, drafting instruments, and a surveyors measuring wheel. Must be able to use body members to work, move, or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for light work. Must be able to walk over uneven or rough terrain and ascend and descend steep slopes. DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving and receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers and assistants or from supervisors. LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of reports, plans, permits, descriptions, letters, photographs, amendments, court orders, and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare letters, reports, timesheets, legal ads, agenda items, audits, and photographs using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people, and groups of people, with poise, voice control, and confidence. INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgement in both the presence and absence of management. VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages, including civil engineering, legal, and landscape architecture terminology. NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract totals; to multiply and divide; to interpret graphs; to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportions; to perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots and polynomials. FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with computer, calculator, drafting instruments, and surveyors measuring wheel. MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using a computer, calculator, drafting instruments, and surveyors measuring wheel. Requires the ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates. MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as a computer, calculator, drafting instruments, and surveyors measuring wheel. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency. PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone.ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com.
REPORTS TO: Senior Planner - Planning DepartmentFLSA STATUS: Exempt - ProfessionalCLASSIFICATION: Personnel System; Requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.PAY GRADE: 117SAFETY SENSITIVE: No Purpose of Job: The purpose of this job is to research and prepare information related to planning functions within the Planning Department. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reviewing of site plans, reviewing and recording of minor subdivision plats, administering development related ordinances and regulations, writing and reviewing reports, reviewing plans, assisting and directing developers, approving permits, and performing additional tasks as assigned. Job Related Requirements WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; with some after hours work / meetings required.May be required to work on religious holidays.Regular and predictable attendance is required.Must work cooperatively with others.When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Bachelor's degree in urban/regional planning, forestry, landscape architecture, architecture, transportation, or related field with two years of professional work related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the job.Must possess a valid driver's license.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer, calculator, drafting instruments, and a surveyors measuring wheel. Must be able to use body members to work, move, or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for light work. Must be able to walk over uneven or rough terrain and ascend and descend steep slopes. DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving and receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers and assistants or from supervisors. LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of reports, plans, permits, descriptions, letters, photographs, amendments, court orders, and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare letters, reports, timesheets, legal ads, agenda items, audits, and photographs using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people, and groups of people, with poise, voice control, and confidence. INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgement in both the presence and absence of management. VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages, including civil engineering, legal, and landscape architecture terminology. NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract totals; to multiply and divide; to interpret graphs; to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportions; to perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots and polynomials. FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with computer, calculator, drafting instruments, and surveyors measuring wheel. MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using a computer, calculator, drafting instruments, and surveyors measuring wheel. Requires the ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates. MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as a computer, calculator, drafting instruments, and surveyors measuring wheel. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency. PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone.ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com.
