Job Description
Salary: $51,041.00 Annually
Location : Cumming, GA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 03158
Department: Planning & Community Development - Development Inspection
Opening Date: 08/28/2024
Closing Date: 9/28/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Information The purpose of this classification is to review sign design permit applications and manufactured/mobile home building permit applications.
Job Summary The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Interprets and applies County codes, , ordinances, and regulations pertaining to zoning, land use, and site development; researches code-related issues in code books as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations.
Provides information and technical assistance to citizens, property owners, land developers, contractors, architects, staff members, County officials, or other individuals/agencies regarding planning/zoning issues, land use issues, codes/ordinances, land development review procedures, site plan reviews, permits, fees, or other issues; responds to routine questions or complaints; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; assists the public at front counter with various issues.
Conducts review of zoning condition amendments, alternate design applications, County initiated applications, elevations, legal descriptions, site plans, surveys or other documentation for proposed projects.
Conducts review of land development permit applications, administrative variance applications, subdivision plats, architectural drawings, site plans, grading plans, elevations, legal descriptions, surveys, or other documentation for proposed projects.
Attends various meetings; Zoning Board of Appeals, attends plan review meetings with architects, engineers, contractors, property owners, and the public.
Inspects properties as needed; performs visual inspections and takes photographs of property and surrounding areas for staff reports to boards/commissions.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, checklists, staff technical reviews, permits, diagrams/layouts, flow charts, presentation materials, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, applications, staff technical reviews, architectural drawings, site plans, elevations, plats, legal descriptions, surveys, photographs, technical reports/articles, land use maps, zoning maps, topographical maps, codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Conducts research of geographical information system (GIS) mapping system, computer databases, Internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, database, presentation, geographical information system (GIS), e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs, including updates to the department web page.
Operates a variety of equipment and tools associated with work activities, which may include a motor vehicle, digital camera, general office equipment, engineering scale.
Coordinates work activities with those of other divisions, other departments, outside agencies, or others as needed.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, County officials, local/state/l agencies, applicants, property owners, architects, developers, surveyors, attorneys, consultants, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and standards; reviews new codes and changes to existing codes; maintains an awareness of new methods, materials, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.
Assignment as Planner I in the Development Inspections Division may include the following duties: Conducts technical review of sign design applications and determines compliance with county codes/ordinances.
Conducts research on sign-related issues.
Conducts technical review of manufactured/mobile home building permit applications and determines compliance with county codes/ordinances.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or closely related field; supplemented by one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving urban planning, local/regional land use, zoning, land development plan review, site plan review, and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
Supplemental Information PERFORMANCE BASED INTERNAL PROMOTION TRACK
Within the Planning and Community Development Department are internal promotional opportunities where qualified staff may apply for other positions at a higher pay grade. After two (2) years of relevant experience as a Planner I and having demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, the incumbent may be eligible to apply for a Planner II position.
BENEFITS PROVIDED BY FORSYTH COUNTY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES: Personal Leave Accrual Personal leave shall be accrued as follows:
0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
15+Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
- Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
- Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible
Dental Insurance The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:
- Base $1,000 Plan
- Buy-Up $1,500 Plan
Vision Insurance The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
Disability Insurance - Short Term and Long Term 100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
Short Term Disability - 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
Long Term Disability - 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
Additional Life Insurance and AD&D Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan (401K) Fully vested at five years of employment - 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.
Six Months through One Year of County Service Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That's a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
Years One through Five Forsyth County "seeds" your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
Years 5 through 10 The County continues its automatic "seed" contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.
After 10 Years of Service You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to "seed" your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.
01
Do you have a bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or closely related field?
02
Do you have at least one (1) year previous experience involving urban planning, local/regional land use, zoning, land development plan review, site plan review, and personal computer operations?
03
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Required Question
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Christmas work, New year, Local area, Immediate start,