SCOTT A. HAEBERLIN, MPA, AICP
Urban Planner
Atlanta,GA
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PLANS SPECIALIST II
Clayton County GA
Jonesboro, GA
01.2019 - Current
- Manage the intake, review, and issuance of permit applications and licenses.
- Conduct and issue all residential plan reviews.
- Work with staff and consultants to ensure accurate and timely non-residential plan reviews in keeping with service delivery strategy and Key Performance Indicators.
- Devise solutions for problems and guide customers through the development process.
- Community and Economic Development
ZONING CONSULTANT, PRINCIPAL (PART-TIME)
Atlanta, GA
01.2021 - Current
- Serve as Planner for all GA cities and counties outside of Clayton County.
- Focus is on plan review, codes interpretation, and navigating the public hearing process, which includes all public hearing entitlements for both residential and non-residential properties.
PLAN REVIEW SPECIALIST, SENIOR
City of Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Reviewed residential and non-residential civil and architectural plans for compliance with the zoning ordinance, conditions of zoning, use permits, variances, and other entitlements.
- Staffed Express Permits Division for same-day zoning reviews and permits.
- Analyzed and wrote zoning referral certificates for variances and special exceptions.
- Advised customers on City and department policies, ordinances, regulations, and procedures.
- Provided excellence in customer service to both internal and external customers.
- Office of Zoning and Development, and Office of Buildings
ZONING INSPECTOR, SENIOR
City of Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed field staff for proactive zoning enforcement and investigation of zoning complaints.
- Initiated corrective action, assisted customers with problem resolution and navigation of the permitting process, devised alternative solutions and courses of action, and follow up.
- Provided court briefs and testimony (as applicable) as APD Special Agent. Exercised considerable independent judgment in working with clients to resolve complaints.
- Researched and reviewed for issuance occupational tax requests, sign permits, and zoning verifications.
- Researched/inspected properties for non-conforming use designations and compliance with approved construction plans.
- Office of Buildings
PLANNER II
Columbia County, GA
, GA
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Focused on short-term planning and public hearing items as staff to Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners.
- Acted as plan review agent for various divisions with respect to permitting and licensure.
- Served as lead participant in the enforcement and maintenance of the County's Growth Management Plan.
- Developed and drafted new Permitted Use tables to replace the 1979 zoning tables.
- Planning and Zoning Department
ZONING CONSULTANT
Atlanta, GA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Assisted organizations and individuals with various planning, zoning, and development needs.
- Researched, prepared, and represented public hearing applications on behalf of private parties.
- Advised clients on the procedural aspects of development proposals and acted as permit facilitator to expedite the development process.
- Prepared due diligence reports for various parties within the real estate industry.
- Developed and sustained client relationships.
CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR
City of Doraville, GA
Doraville, GA
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Responsible for creating the first in-house Community Development Department.
- Recruited, selected, trained, and supervised the Department and contract staff members.
- Initiated Tree City USA designation and managed/implemented Tree Fund (Bank) monies, design, and implementation.
- Amended City Zoning Ordinance, Development Regulations, Subdivision Regulations, and Sign Code to facilitate the redevelopment of the 160-acre former General Motors Brownfield site - The Assembly.
- Community Development Department
ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR/DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PLANNER
City of McDonough, GA
McDonough, GA
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Managed and directed the daily operations of an eight (8) member team including planning and zoning, building, development plan review, permitting, inspections, storm water, occupational tax, and code enforcement.
- Recruited business and industry to further economic development of the city.
- Expanded city limits with 5,000 plus acres of annexation, South Point regional mall development, and McDonough City Green (GRTA Park and Ride).
- Oversaw department budget preparation, implementation, and maintenance.
- Served in a planning advisory capacity for the municipal planning commission, mayor and council, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Historic Preservation Commission.
- Department of Community Development
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Louisville
Certification
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Designation
- State of Georgia Mandated City Clerk Credentials
- Notary Republic, Fulton County, GA
Timeline
ZONING CONSULTANT, PRINCIPAL (PART-TIME)
01.2021 - Current
PLANS SPECIALIST II
Clayton County GA
01.2019 - Current
PLAN REVIEW SPECIALIST, SENIOR
City of Atlanta, GA
01.2015 - 01.2019
ZONING INSPECTOR, SENIOR
City of Atlanta, GA
01.2014 - 01.2015
PLANNER II
Columbia County, GA
01.2013 - 01.2014
ZONING CONSULTANT
01.2011 - 01.2012
CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR
City of Doraville, GA
01.2008 - 01.2011
ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR/DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PLANNER
City of McDonough, GA
01.2003 - 01.2008
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Louisville