Planner Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/jobs/newprint/4606872) Apply  Planner Salary See Position Description Location Gwinnett County, GA Job Type Full-Time Merit Job Number 24-02647 Department Department of Planning and Development Opening Date 08/06/2024 Closing Date 10/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Class Summary Base Hiring Salary R anges: Planner I: $55,697.00 - $64,748.00 Planner II: $60,570.00 - $70,413.00 Planner III: $65,871.00 - $76,575.00 Job Description The mission of Gwinnett County’s Department of Planning and Development is to plan, preserve, and build a healthy community through continuous engagement and superior customer care. The Department accomplishes its mission through programs and services that encourage high quality development, in addition to maintenance and revitalization of existing neighborhoods. The Department consists of the following divisions: Development, Planning, Code Enforcement, Building, Customer Service, Housing and Community Development, Economic Development, and Administration. The Planner position is assigned to the Development Plan Review Section within the Development Division. Essential Duties + Planner I: + Reviewing, approving, and permitting commercial and residential site development projects located in unincorporated Gwinnett County + Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and ordinances + Reviewing and issuing sign permits + Addressing subdivision and non-subdivision developments + Meeting with and assisting design professionals, contractors, developers, business owners, and the general public regarding county regulations and ordinances + Planner II: + Perform multiple aspects of the review process, requiring more experience and skill in the review, approval, and permitting of commercial and residential site development projects + Support in larger, more complex projects + Planner III: + May supervise staff + Assist in formulating policies and procedures + Act as the primary backup to the Development Plan Review Section Manager. + Planner II duties Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Minimum Qualifications Planner I (Grade C41(1)): + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field + One year of related experience + Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to competently perform the essential duties of the position Planner II (Grade C42(1)): + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field + Two years of planning experience + Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to competently perform the essential duties of the position Planner III (Grade C43(1)): + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field + Four years of plan review or design experience + Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to competently perform the essential duties of the position For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills and Physical requirements, click here for Planner I (https://agency.governmentjobs.com/gwinnett/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=18640&headerfooter=0) , Planner II (https://agency.governmentjobs.com/gwinnett/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=18641&headerfooter=0) , or Planner III (https://agency.governmentjobs.com/gwinnett/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=18642&headerfooter=0) . NOTE: The class specifications listed on this site are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. For more information about this department, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/planninganddevelopment) Additional Information About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs. The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022. Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents. The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values. In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate. Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. Values Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles. Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability. Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all. Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience. Hiring Process Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below: + Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess) + FAQs Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com. Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary! In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost! Health + Medical plans for active and retired employees + Dental and vision plans + Prescription drug plan Wellness + Onsite Employee Wellness Center + 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Immunizations + Wellness education and incentive programs + Annual wellness fair Family and Career + Training and professional development opportunities + Family planning benefits + Four weeks of paid parental leave Time + Annual/Sick Leave + 12 paid holidays per calendar year + 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year Money + Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care + Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available + Health Savings Account (HSA) available + Retirement and Savings Plans + 401(a) Defined Contribution + 457 (b) Deferred Compensation + Longevity pay + Tuition reimbursement + Financial education programs Protection + Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance + Short-term and long-term disability + Critical illness and accident insurance + Hospital indemnity insurance + Identity theft protection To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) . 01 Have you completed a degree in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or a related field? + Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study + Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study + Completed bachelor's degree in the specified fields of study + Completed master's degree or higher in the specified fields of study 02 If yes, please indicate the degree and field. If none, type N/A. 03 How many years of planning experience do you have? + none + less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 3 years to less than 4 years + 4 years to less than 5 years + 5 years to less than 6 years + 6 years to less than 7 years + 7 years to less than 8 years + 8 years to less than 9 years + 9 years to less than 10 years + 10 or more years 04 Describe your planning experience. If none, type N/A. 05 How many years of development plan review, or site design experience do you have? + none + less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 3 years to less than 4 years + 4 years to less than 5 years + 5 years to less than 6 years + 6 years to less than 7 years + 7 years to less than 8 years + 8 years to less than 9 years + 9 years to less than 10 years + 10 or more years 06 Describe your development plan review, or site design experience. If none, type N/A. 07 List any professional licenses or certificates. If none, type N/A. Required Question Agency Gwinnett County Address 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046 Phone 770.822.7915 770.822.7923 Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com