Planner

Join our team at Spalding County Community Development, where local government professionals have a positive impact on the daily life of our thriving community, and where our committed and talented team members have the opportunity to learn, grow, and advance with their capacity to contribute. Spalding County, GA is beautifully located approximately 35 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta. The area provides the perfect combination of big-city amenities and small-town charm. Weekends can be immersed in the arts community with regular performances hosted by Griffin Ballet, Camelot Theatre, Griffin Choral Arts, and Main Street Players. Or head into the outdoors as Spalding County encompasses 763 acres of public parks with 23 playgrounds, and the Quarry’s Edge Mountain Bike complex. Take a stroll down the beautiful tree-lined streets and enjoy the City of Griffin’s vibrant and walkable downtown with live music and entertainment for  your evenings and nights. From beautiful mansions to renovated lofts downtown, Spalding County offers housing to suit all needs in urban or rural settings and a great quality of life for professionals.

The Position

The Planner assists with the administration of the Spalding County Zoning Ordinance and relevant comprehensive planning initiatives; supports business registration and alcohol license activities of the County; and provides record keeping for the County building inspection program.  This position serves as technical advisor and recorder of the minutes to the Planning Commission and Board of Appeals, and reports to the Community Development Director. The Planner also:

• Contributes to the coordination of various grants for the Department, including (but not limited to) Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
• Reviews preliminary plats, construction plans, and final plats for conformity with development ordinances.
• Reviews zoning applications, variances, and special exception requests; assists with staff reports to the Planning Commission, Board of Appeals, and Board of Commissioners regarding same.

Background and Qualifications

Spalding County will consider any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the Planner position. This includes those with a degree and no experience, as well as those with experience but not a degree.

• Bachelor’s degree in urban/regional planning, public administration, or related field; or
• 1-3 years of experience with planning & zoning or related field.

The selected candidate must possess, or have the ability, to obtain a valid Georgia driver’s license. 

Compensation and Benefits

The expected starting salary range for this position is $54,300 – $60,000 depending on qualifications. Spalding County offers a competitive benefits package for employees, including medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance; short-term and long-term disability benefits; a defined-benefit retirement plan, an optional 457(b) retirement plan,  and a generous leave program including 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and compensatory time off. Relocation reimbursement is negotiable.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three to five job related references (with names, email addresses and phone numbers) to [email protected], Mercer Group Associates, by May 18, 2024. For questions contact Jeff Hale at [email protected] or (706) 371-6126.

Spalding County is an Equal Opportunity Employer