Long Range Planner

The individual in this position will develop strategies and plans for future development of the City of Griffin, addressing social, economic, and environmental needs. This individual will analyze data, engage with stakeholders, and create plans for land use, zoning, and infrastructure while focusing on sustainability and community well-being. In addition, the individual will participate in comprehensive planning and implementation of revitalization, revision, and redevelopment projects. Essential duties include:

• Makes recommendations to the City Planning Board and City Commission on requests for major subdivisions of land, special use permits, developments of significant impact, rezoning of land, variances, annexations, and minor and major amendments.
• Assists the Director of Planning and Development and the City Commission with the development of a long- range land use plan
• Participates in the comprehensive planning development and revision process
• Assists in preparing and administering annual planning grant applications; updates plan for compliance with federal, state and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinates activities with other City departments and outside agencies.
• Presents to the Planning and Zoning Board and the Board of Commissioners as needed.
• Responds to planning-related inquiries from the general public and other agencies and organizations.
• Prepares amendments for code compliance; prepares maps and graphic presentations.
• Researches and prepares applications for potential grant funding.
• Provides input pertaining to neighborhood planning initiatives, sites and master plans and design guidelines.
• Performs fieldwork and research for both current planning and comprehensive planning.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings, training seminars, and classes; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of city planning, zoning, land use, and economic development.
• Represents the City on a variety of forums and will occasionally require meetings and/or special events that occur beyond standard business hours.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• In the absence of the Director, this position has supervision over planning and technical staff.