Planner I, II, or III

Planner I, II, or III

Salary

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Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Merit

Job Number

26-03911

Department

Department of Planning and Development

Opening Date

06/30/2026

Closing Date

8/29/2026 12:00 AM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Class Summary

Essential Duties

Planner I - This role is responsible for reviewing plans to ensure compliance with County, state and federal ordinances and laws.

Grade C411 - $60,995 - $80,818

• Reviews plans for compliance with applicable ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations and reviews applicable legal documents.
• Consults and assists contractors, engineers, attorneys, other government agencies, and the general public on interpreting ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations, and resolves related problems.
• Receives and reviews applications for zoning, land use, permits and approves or routes applications to appropriate personnel.
• Assembles maps, plans, and related data needed for plan review and assists co-workers in performing related research.
• Receives and routes building plans to appropriate personnel based upon type and expertise.
• Enters plan and permit data and coordinates related activities with co-workers.
• Performs on-site inspections of proposed and on-going plans to gather information and determine compliance.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or Planning

• One year of related experience;

• or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Valid drivers license

Planner II - This role is responsible for performing lead activities while reviewing plans to ensure compliance with County, state and federal ordinances and laws.

Grade C421 - $66,331 - $87,889

• Serves as a lead to staff to include assigning and monitoring work and providing direction.
• Reviews and approves final building, water, and sewer plans for compliance with applicable ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations and other engineering principles and approves permits when required.
• Consults and assists contractors, engineers, attorneys, other government agencies, and the general public on interpreting ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations, and resolves related problems.
• Prepares reports regarding the approval or rejection of plans based upon ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Coordinates the hold and release of permits.
• Assists in researching and preparing reports based upon County growth, land requirements, and other planning issues.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or Planning

• Two years of related experience;

• or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Valid drivers license

Planner III - This class is responsible for having highly specialized or extensive knowledge in planning and is responsible for creating plans for County growth, analyzing trends, and overseeing projects.

Grade C431 - $72,136 - $95,581

• Serves as a lead to staff to include assigning and monitoring work and providing direction.
• Prepares research and reports on County land use, infrastructures, regulations, demographics, and other planning related issues.
• Serves as a specialist in an area of plan review and approving final building plans for compliance with applicable ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations and approving permits.
• Coordinates the creation of maps, photographs, databases, and related GIS and planning information.
• Consults and assists contractors, government agencies, and the general public on interpreting ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations, and resolves related problems.
• Assists on advising lower-level staff on the interpretation and application of ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or Planning

• Four years of related experience;

• or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Valid drivers license

Public Speaking Duties

Planning Commissioner and Zoning Board of Appeals

Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click below.

Planner I

Planner II

Planner III

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

For more information about this department, pleaseclick here.

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

• Hiring Process
• FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Immunizations
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Family planning benefits
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.

01

Have you completed a degree in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or Planning, or a related field?

• Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed bachelors degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed masters degree or higher in the specified fields of study

02

How many years of planning experience do you have?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

03

Please describe your planning experience. If none, type N/A.

Required Question

Employer Gwinnett County

Address 75 Langley Drive

Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone 770.822.7915

770.822.7923

Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com