Senior Planner, Hazard Mitigation

Personnel Board of Jefferson County

. Reviews drawings, maps, surveys, and applications for zoning, subdivisions, building, addressing, and construction permits for compliance with codes, ordinances, and departmental requirements .

Posted 9/20/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesSenior💰 $60,486 - $93,828 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in zoning regulations, hazard mitigation planning, and long-range planning processes. Proficient in data analysis and public presentation skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

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Hazard Mitigation PlanningLong-Range PlanningZoning RegulationsData AnalysisPublic Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Zoning ComplianceSubdivision RegulationsFloodplain PlanningLand-Use PlanningEnvironmental PlanningDemographic AnalysisGrant ManagementResearch and AnalysisSite Development ReviewOrdinance Interpretation

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationPublic EngagementPresentation SkillsFeedback Gathering

Certifications & Qualifications

Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Urban PlanningEmergency ManagementPublic AdministrationEnvironmental ManagementPlanning Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reviews drawings, maps, surveys, and applications for zoning, subdivisions, building, addressing, and construction permits for compliance with codes, ordinances, and departmental requirements
Communicates with contractors, realtors, engineers, developers, and the public to answer questions and explain ordinances
Processes re-zoning, subdivision, and variance cases through research, analysis, and findings
Acts as staff liaison to committees and commissions, gathering feedback, relaying information, and delivering presentations
Participates in strategic, current, and long-range planning and ordinance revisions
Manages federal and state project-based grants, including scope, deliverables, budgets, timelines, and contingency plans
Manages hazard mitigation, disaster recovery, watershed, and floodplain planning programs
Researches adopted city or county long-range plans for consistency with site development projects
Reviews and, when appropriate, approves site and development plans for adherence to zoning regulations
Conducts or participates in neighborhood and public involvement meetings
Interprets codes and ordinances for compliance with federal regulations and programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Driver's license
Option A: Experience writing, developing, or preparing hazard mitigation plans and long-range planning elements, such as land-use planning, environmental planning, and demographics
Option A: Experience collecting and analyzing data (e.g., demographic, land-use survey, market, census) in preparation for a planning study
Option A: Experience writing, developing, preparing, and interpreting current planning functions or development regulations, including zoning, subdivision, and floodplain regulations
Option A: Experience implementing long-range, short-range plans and hazard mitigation plans and developing appropriate regulations to specific situations
Option A: Experience developing and delivering presentations to the public, public bodies, and other stakeholders
Option B: Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Planning, Emergency Management, Urban Studies, Public Administration, Environmental Management, or a related degree
Option B: Experience writing, developing, or preparing hazard mitigation plans and/or long-range planning elements
Option B: Experience developing and delivering presentations to the public, public bodies, and other stakeholders
Primarily sedentary work; occasional walking or standing and occasional light lifting of up to 25 lbs
Work conducted mostly indoors with periodic field visits to external indoor or outdoor locations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
Generous paid holidays
Sick leave
Vacation leave