Planner I

Job posted until filled. Entry salary $41,157.69 ($21.11/hr)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to work with the general public and elected and appointed officials, regarding community development, land use policies, regulations, and zoning. Responsible for maintaining accurate knowledge of adopted codes and regulations so as to review projects and provide advice to various communities in Oconee County. This position also reviews and approves plats, and performs other planning and administrative functions, which may include general office services, records management, customer service, and accounting and budget preparation.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Provides general zoning administration and presentations to public, elected, and appointed officials; Addresses and reviews citizen complaints and concerns; Reviews and approves plats; Processes account payable and receivable; maintains accurate records of monies received and disbursed; prepares bank deposits; reconciles accounts, and prepares related financial records and reports; Prepares requisitions, and procures administrative equipment and supplies; prepares invoices for payment; communicates with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies and to expedite orders. Answers the telephone; provides accurate information to callers and/or forwards calls to appropriate personnel; takes messages as needed; greets and assists office visitors; address and review citizen complaints and concerns; Prepares, types, copies, files, processes, mails and/or transmits various documents, such as forms, correspondence, memos, reports, purchase orders, meeting minutes, legal documents, notices, etc. Performs other routine clerical work, including but not limited to copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, assembling materials, ordering supplies, processing daily mail, etc.; Provides administrative support to the Planning Director, performing such duties as scheduling and coordinating meetings and appointments, compiling data for reports and studies, composing and/or preparing routine and confidential reports and correspondence; Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance and concerns from other County departments, agencies, organizations, professionals and the public; assists supervisor in coordinating administrative functions activities with those of other departments and agencies as appropriate; Performs specialized administrative, clerical or technical duties including website maintenance and coordinating/maintaining development software for tracking projects; Attends staff, committee, and county council meetings, as required. Provides staff support to County Boards and Commissions; Attends training, meetings, seminars and/or workshops to enhance job knowledge and skills; Review requests for proposals. Helps organize and facilitate the design of applications and forms to be used by the developing community and general public in interaction with Planning Zoning and Code Enforcement; Performs other duties as assigned. Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties, as assigned.