The Planner position works with Planning and Zoning staff in the administration of zoning and other land development regulations and assists in the development and implementations of long range plans and studies related to the growth and development of Baldwin County.
Successful applicants must pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check and will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and physical.
Attend various meetings as needed. Maintain relevant databases.
Review development proposals for compliance with the Master Plan.
Review development proposals for compliance with the zoning ordinance and other land development regulations.
Prepare staff reports on zoning cases for Planning Commission and County Commission consideration.
Attend Planning Commission meetings, public hearings and County Commission meetings.
Prepare staff reports on variance and special exception cases for Board of Adjustment consideration. Attend Board of Adjustment meetings.
Advise applicants/property owners of zoning regulations, historic and preservation district
Work on special projects related to the Master
Prepare zoning maps and custom maps as needed.
Assist Planning and Zoning Director and County Engineer on other projects as needed.
Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in planning geography or
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience desired.
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the field of planning and zoning may be substituted for educational requirements.
Have a valid driver's license.
Willing to work non-standard hours necessary
Ability to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of computers and software related to job (word processing, spreadsheets,
Ability to prepare plans, studies
Knowledge of the planning process, zoning, subdivision and other land use regulatory and planning mechanism.
Ability to analyze complex situations, problems and data and use sound judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions.
Ability to handle high stress situations and effectively deal with difficult, angry or threatening citizens.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, employees, supervisors and the general public.
Ability to comprehend and articulate complex facts and relationships in detail, to summarize and write clearly, concisely and legibly.
Skills in reading and interpreting site plans, zoning maps, engineering/
