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JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Planning Director, this position is responsible for managing the planning department and overseeing the review and approval of plans, permits, rezoning’s, or appeals, and working with the Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission, City of Rome and Floyd County.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of research and planning principles and practices as applied to urban and regional planning, including but not limited to land use planning, transportation planning, historic preservation, environmental planning, health & wellness/quality of life, capital improvements, economic development and the interrelationships among these.
• Knowledge of local, regional, state and federal regulations, laws and funding sources pertaining to planning activities.
• Proficient skill using Microsoft Word, Excel and other Microsoft applications.
• Skill in written and oral communication. Communicate clearly, concisely and courteously and maintains effective business relationships with County and City staff; other officials; and the general public.
• Ability to read complex regulations and interpret their application to local agencies and situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; colleagues at other agencies; County and City staff; other officials; and the general public.
• Ability to work effectively under pressured conditions and timelines, maintaining flexibility as priorities change and be able to organize and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, vendors and the general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning, or a related field. Master’s degree is preferred.

Five years of increasing responsible urban or local planning experience, including supervision of personnel, is preferred

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) credential highly desired.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Excellent administrative and interpersonal skills required.  Strong written and oral communications.  Must be detailed oriented and a multi-tasker.

Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid Georgia’s driver’s license.

Must already possess or obtain National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) 100 and 700 within three (3) months of employment.