Junior Planner for City Development & Zoning

City Of Greer; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Greer currently seeks a Planner I in the Planning and Development Department to perform professional planning functions. The role focuses on reviewing development permits, preparing materials for boards, and enforcing development regulations, while contributing to long-range planning initiatives.

Under the Planning Manager, you will balance day-to-day plan review with community growth projects, ensuring high-quality service to internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, geography, civil engineering, urban design, urban studies, or a closely related field.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years of professional planning experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Assists members of the public, contractors, engineers, applicants, developers, board members, etc. with general planning inquiries.
• Reviews permits and projects for compliance with development regulations.
• Processes applications for annexations and rezonings and assists with making staff recommendations to boards and commissions.
• Prepares technical staff reports and presents to City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Board of Architectural Review.
• Interprets and enforces the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and assists with text amendments.
• Supports Community Compliance in identification of UDO violations and assists with plans of action for correction.
• Performs administrative duties such as preparing agendas and taking minutes.
• Participates in and/or leads pre-application conferences and developer meetings.
• Assists with neighborhood initiatives and stakeholder meetings.
• Supports long-range planning and adoption of UDO amendments, design guidelines, and development standards.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Organization

Collaboration/Teamwork

Customer Service

Detail-Oriented

Project Management

Analytical

Innovation

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, geography, civil engineering, urban design, urban studies, or closely related field

Job description

The City of Greer currently seeks a Planner I in the Planning and Development Department to perform professional planning functions. The role focuses on reviewing development permits, preparing materials for boards, and enforcing development regulations, while contributing to long-range planning initiatives.

Under the Planning Manager, you will balance day-to-day plan review with community growth projects, ensuring high-quality service to internal teams and external stakeholders.