Urban Planner II

Job Description:

Urban Planner II

Description

Job Posting: Open Until Filled

Salary Range: $62,699.00 - $100,319.00

General Description and Classification Standards

The Urban Planner 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 an experienced, professional level capable of carrying out most assignments typical of the profession with limited guidance or review. This level would be considered a promotional level and attainable by any incumbents in a work group who demonstrate the necessary knowledge, ability, and performance.

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. Minimum of 2 years’ experience drafting staff reports for applications for variances, special exceptions, rezoning, and special use permits. 3 years of related experience is required.

Preferred Education & Experience

Master’s degree in urban planning, urban design, engineering, architecture, public administration, public policy or related field and 3-5 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), Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), Section 106 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.