Our client is seeking an entry level "Current Planner I" in number 7 of CNN's 2024 Top 10 cities to visit in the U.S!! (See Below) . This is an in person position.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or a related field. Our Client desires (6 months - 1 year) experience in conducting research and analyzing problems and issues related to City planning and land-use controls.
Manual/Physical: Enters information into a personal computer (PC) and operates a variety of standard office equipment. Reads and interprets site plans, plats, civil drawings, architectural drawings, land surveys, building elevations, landscape plans, and legal descriptions in order to process planning case requests. Ability to discern color, texture, building and landscape materials, and patterns in order to process planning case requests analyzed for conformance with esthetic standards. Uses engineering and architect scales to measure drawings in order to determine property dimensions and location. Learns job-related material primarily through verbal instruction and observation of other current planners interacting with customers and City personnel, and through reading and discussion of City codes, engineering and development standards, policy documents, demographic analysis, and the application of those codes, standards, analysis, and policies within staff reports. Conducts on-site visits and attends neighborhood and regional agency meetings. Meets scheduling and attendance requirements.
Macon, Georgia boasts a beautiful 1750 acre lake, multiple festivals including both the "Cherry Blossom Festival and "Georgia Beer Festival", vibrant Downtown including plentiful "Loft Living" and Sidewalk Cafes, Home of Southern Rock, Concerts with indoor and outdoor venues, Excellent Christmas light show downtown and so much more not to mention that it is located only 2.5 hours from Savannah, 3.5 hours from Hilton Head, 3.5 hours to the North Georgia Mountains and around 1.5 hours away from downtown Atlanta so you can make every weekend a vacation! Macon enjoys a low cost of living and holds a variety of educational opportunities with 3 Liberal Arts Colleges, Engineering School, Medical College, Law School and an advanced Technical School. Macon, Georgia has a lower cost of living than Atlanta, Georgia, with some estimates claiming you can save 30% by moving to Macon. Here are some cost of living comparisons for the two cities:
Rent
In Macon, the average monthly rent is $1,146, while home prices are around $341,279.
Utilities
In Macon, energy bills are around $140.77 per month, and phone bills are around $192.96 per month.
Food
In Macon, a gallon of milk costs about $4.61, a dozen eggs cost around $4.09, and a pound of potatoes cost around $5.12.
Non-essential expenses
In Macon, non-essential expenses like entertainment and grooming services are 3% cheaper.
Our client is offering Competitive Compensation in the range of $50,000 - $55,000 with absolutely excellent benefits and relocation assistance!