Gainesville, Georgia, United States
Onsite
Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.
Department:
GG_Transportation: Transportation and Strategic PlanningSalary Range Minimum:
$68,972.80Salary Range Maximum:
$111,481.07Closing Date:
10/21/2026Job Details:
This is advanced-level professional planning work in the administration of the City’s planning program.Job Description:
SUMMARY
This is advanced-level professional planning work in the administration of the City’s planning program.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a Project Lead and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its advanced application of professional skills in leading various planning projects in a team/project environment.
EXAMPLES OF WORK*
*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not exempt an employee from being required to perform additional tasks that are incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower-level duties may be required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Plans, organizes, and leads work as assigned by the Department Director or designee, completed by the Planning Division staff in a team/project setting.
Conducts background research, surveys, establishes a record on land use and zoning, and prepares related staff reports.
Leads, plans, and coordinates the work of a project team.
Performs complex land use, zoning, and planning studies.
Makes presentations and recommendations to advisory boards, Committees, and City Commission based on results of completed studies and sound planning practices.
Reviews and takes appropriate action on field reports related to planning.
Interprets zoning ordinances and the comprehensive plan to City officials and the public.
Confers with the public on matters concerning planning and plan implementation, including speaking to organizations, providing technical assistance to advisory boards, and participating in individual conferences.
Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Chairs appropriate Technical Review Committees and coordinates review processes by various City interdepartmental and outside agencies.
Confers with the public on zoning and planning matters.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in Urban Design, City Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Studies, Urban Studies, or a related field from a program accredited by the American Planning Association, and five (5) years of experience in urban design, environmental sciences, land use planning, or related field; OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in architecture, civil engineering, geography, landscape architecture, planning, environmental studies, urban design, urban studies, or a related field, and seven (7) years of experience in urban design, environmental sciences, land use planning, or related field.
Possession of an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification, American Institute of Architects (AIA) certification, or a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) may be substituted for one (1) year of urban design or land use planning work experience.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
Valid driver's license required upon appointment. Valid Florida Driver's License required within thirty (30) days of start date and at all times while employed in this classification.
Certifications
Desirable to have accreditation from the American Planning Association’s professional institute, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), or from Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), a green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices.
For positions within the Public Works Department, it is desirable to have accreditation from the Institute of Transportation Engineers as a certified Professional Transportation Planner.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of laws, ordinances, regulations, and statutes that govern planning functions.
Thorough knowledge of planning principles and practices as applied to the collection of community planning data and to the preparation of planning reports and studies in both graphic and written form.
Knowledge of state and local laws and regulations relating to planning, including of State Comprehensive Plan regimen.
Knowledge of zoning, subdivision regulations, and other development ordinances.
Ability to plan, schedule, organize, and lead project team when warranted.
Ability to carry out complex planning studies and analyze information and make substantive recommendations based on such studies.
Ability to manage projects effectively as a team.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to interact collaboratively and productively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds, including elected and appointed government officials, Charter Officers, City employees, representatives of other agencies, and the general public.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work-related environmental conditions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work may require the performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions and walking on uneven terrain during field inspections.
May be required to work and attend meetings outside regular business hours.
Note:
May Require Assessment(s).
May fill multiple positions.
May establish an eligibility list.
Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.
Equal Opportunity
The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.
Veterans' Preference
Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.
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