Purpose

Essential Job Functions

• Review site plans to determine compliance with City Zoning ordinance requirements and development standards.
• Enforces City Code related to land use, development standards, building, life safety, fire safety issues, and Federal and State regulations when issuing permits. 
• Answers questions from the public about the site plan review process, permitting processes, variance process, and ordinance.
• Provides land use and development standards code interpretations to architects, engineers, contractors, citizens, and other city departments.
• Prepares zoning confirmation letters and zoning information requests.
• Assesses, invoices, and coordinates the collection of the development impact fees when reviewing building permits.  Supports the Planning Manager by preparing individual assessments as provided in the Development Impact Fee Ordinance.  
• Attends meetings about upcoming developments with engineers, architects, property owners, contractors, and developers.
• Serves as City representative for the Board of Zoning Appeals, Site Plan Review meetings, and Building Plan Review meetings.
• Coordinates with other City departments to address issues related to land use and development standards, building, life safety, and fire safety code compliance.
• Reviews variance applications for accuracy and completeness prior to acceptance for review. 
• Compiles a list of all site plans reviewed for the month for the month-end report.
• Conducts field inspections as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in city planning, engineering, or architecture; with two years of experience in examining building or construction plans; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
 
Requires Certification by the International Code Council in Zoning and Building Plans Examiner or the ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
 
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
 
Additional Requirements
 
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post-offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of the Zoning Ordinance.
• Knowledge of the International Building Code Council to include International Residential Code and International Building Code.
• Knowledge of the City of Savannah Preservation Ordinances.
• Knowledge of the City of Savannah Site Plan Review process and requirements.
• Knowledge of the City of Savannah Subdivision process requirements.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, materials, and practices and ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Knowledge of the City’s Development Impact Fee Ordinance and Georgia Development Impact Fee Act. 
• Knowledge of accounting principles [JA1] and practices to support the implementation of the Impact Fee Ordinance.
• Knowledge of the tools and techniques used in plan review and inspections.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.