REPORTS TO: Assistant Planning Director
FLSA STATUS: Exempt – Executive
CLASSIFICATION: Regular Non-Merit - Serves at the discretion of the Department Director.
PAY GRADE: 124 - $72,377.00 Annually
SAFETY SENSITIVE:  No  

Purpose of Job The purpose of this job is to manage and coordinate the operations of the Comprehensive Planning Division. The Coordinator will act as the primary staff on long-range planning issues assigned to and developed within the Planning Department, and provide coordination and supervision for technical staff within the division. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overseeing the administration of assigned boards (e.g. the Planning Commission, and regional transportation planning processes associated with MACORTS). Administering development-related ordinances, overseeing the issuance of zoning-related permits, preparing studies and reports, preparing and delivering presentations, providing direct coordination for the Comprehensive Planning Division, performing direct coordination for the Athens-Clarke County Plans Review process, performing special studies and projects, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements 

Regular and predictable attendance is required.  

Must work cooperatively with others.  

Required attendance at public meetings during weeknights as assigned.

May be requested to work on evenings for scheduled meetings and infrequently on weekends.  

When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

Bachelor's Degree in urban/regional planning, public administration, landscape architecture, environmental design, or related discipline with four years of planning or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.   

Two years of supervisory experience required.  Internal candidates who do not meet this requirement must complete the ACCGov Supervisory Equivalency.      

Two years' experience in zoning administration or community planning data management and analysis required.   

Must possess a valid driver's license.   

Master's Degree and AICP certification preferred.