Community Development Coordinator -- Peachtree Corners, GA

Community Development Coordinator

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you'll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them people.

The Jacobs Municipal Services Team is seeking a dynamic self-motivated Community Development Coordinator to coordinate and help with administrative operations within the Community Development Department as well as provide assistance to the Planning, Code Enforcement, and Land Development teams.

Essential Function and Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares the meeting agendas and packets, before and after, all public zoning meetings according to the local and state zoning requirements including but not limited to setup of the meeting room, preparing the agenda, attending the evening meetings, and preparing the meeting minutes
• Intakes and processes land use cases, variances. Plans, land disturbance permits, etc. in the client's permitting software
• Cross trains to assist the Building Inspections permitting process
• Assists with Open Record Requests on behalf of the department
• Assists with resolution of administrative inquiries and questions from the public
• Coordinates the meeting schedules with the Community Development Director
• Coordinate with multiple departments to address customer service needs, including planning and development-related issues
• Demonstrate knowledge of planning, development, and zoning processes and troubleshoot related issues
• Perform miscellaneous customer service tasks or additional projects as needed

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we'll help you grow what drives you and deliver the world's most challenging Operations Management & Facilities Services (OMFS) projects, together.

Here's what you'll need:

• Minimum 2 years of experience, preferably in clerical support, customer service, or a construction related field; OR any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Familiarity with modern office equipment, procedures, and various software applications.
• Ability to learn and apply relevant local, state, and federal laws, codes, ordinances, and City policies.
• Capacity to comprehend all facets of the job, analyze work materials, reports, and special projects, and problem-solve operational and technical policies and procedures.
• Skills in composing general correspondence, letters, and meeting minutes.
• Ability to perform mostly sedentary to light work, which requires the ability to exert light physical effort, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-25pounds).
• Ability to handle extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree.
• Prior experience as a Permit Technician, Permit Runner or related Construction, Engineering or Architecture Industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with survey documents, construction design documents and plans review is a plus.

Working Conditions:

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

The base salary range for this position is $50,000.00 to $60,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Locations: Atlanta - Georgia - United States