Planner/Senior Planner

Job Summary and Essential Functions

Performs a variety of professional and technical duties related to current land use development and/or zoning compliance and enforcement as well as long-range land use planning. Reviews the issuance of building and zoning permits, proposed plats, site plans, rezoning and variance requests among other land use related issues to ensure compliance with all applicable county, state and/or federal regulations. Must be able to deal courteously and effectively with fellow employees, public officials, customers, and other stakeholder audiences.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares technical reports, contemplating land use suitability, compatibility, adequacy of transportation, public facilities, and utilities through coordination with applicable County departments and agencies.
• Assists in the implementation of the County’s comprehensive plan as well as provides technical assistance toward statutorily-mandated 10-year updates and 5-year reviews.
• Administers the County’s Zoning and Development Standards and Land Development and Subdivision Regulations ordinances and provide technical support for any ordinance amendments.
• Assists in the preparation of materials for the County’s Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, and County Council meetings/hearings.
• Works closely with the County departments as well as other applicable local, state, and regional agencies in the review of site/subdivision plat/plat submittals, permit applications, development of maps, technical reports/documents, and processes.
• Provides technical review of subdivision and single-site development plans as well as plats.
• Collects and analyzes statistical and spatial data to inform policy strategies and long-range planning initiatives.
• Reviews applications for and, upon demonstrated compliance, issues applicable authorizations.
• Effectively communicates to a variety of stakeholder audiences the applicable
• standards, submittal requirements, and processes.
• Is highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects and assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

PLANNER: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
• Two (2) years of related planning experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred; and
• Must have and maintain a valid South Carolina’s driver license with a safe driving record.

SENIOR PLANNER:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s Degree preferred;
• Four (4) years of related planning experience;
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification required; and
• Must have and maintain a valid South Carolina’s driver license with a safe driving record.