Urban Planner III

• Job Description

  Job Posting: Open until filled
  
  Salary Range: $65,834.00 - $105,335.00
  
  General Description and Classification Standards
  
  The City of Atlanta Department of City Planning (DCP) is committed to implementing Atlanta City Design and transforming Atlanta into the best possible version of itself. Adopted into the city charter in December 2017, Atlanta City Design articulates an aspiration for the future city that Atlantan's can fall in love with, knowing that if people love their city, they will make better decisions about it.
  
  The Office of Zoning & Development regulates and ensures compliance within established zoning districts for items related to land use (such as height, size, and placement of buildings on a lot, the density at which buildings may be constructed, design of public spaces and the necessary parking facilities).
  
  The Urban Planner II is responsible for supporting the successful implementation of the City’s land development and permitting procedures and the initiatives of the Office of Zoning & Development. Duties at this level include but are not limited to providing quality customer service to the stakeholders of Atlanta; ensuring that project applications, project reviews, enforcement actions, and open record requests are processed efficiently and in a timely manner; and performing administrative, analytical, and technical functions in the development, implementation and monitoring of the City’s land use and zoning programs and policies.
  
  This is a fully seasoned professional level capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of the profession.
  
  Supervision Received
  
  Direction received is very general and focuses on end results and is typically collaborative in nature.
  
  Works under very general supervision. Depending on the organization structure, may work independently with responsibility for an assigned function or program.
  
  Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience
  
  Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, engineering, public administration, public policy, or related field. 5 years of related experience in technical review of site plans and architectural elevations is required.
  
  Preferred Education & Experience
  
  Master’s degree in urban planning, urban design, engineering, architecture, public administration, public policy, or related field and 5 - 8 years of experience in technical review of site plans and architectural elevations (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis); some supervisory experience desired.
  
  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 office environmental conditions associated with job.

• ABOUT THE COMPANY

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  • City of Atlanta

  At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life. If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

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