PLANNER

Pickens County EnerGov Citizen Self‑Service Portal; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planning Department of Pickens County seeks a professional planner to perform long- and short-range planning, review land use proposals, and help implement the county's growth strategies. You will work independently within policy guidelines, prepare reports, present findings, and coordinate with other departments and outside agencies to ensure compliance with the Development Standard Ordinance.

The position requires a Bachelor's in planning and at least one year of related experience, plus a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning or closely related field.
• One year of related work experience.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Planning Director in growth management, land use plans, and codes.
• Review development plans and land use applications for compliance.
• Coordinate with engineers, developers, architects, surveyors, and agencies on zoning issues.

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning or closely related field

Job description

The purpose of the job is to perform professional and technical work in short- and long-range planning programs related to the development and implementation of land use plans and policies, capital improvements, and other County projects and programs, and to perform related work as assigned. The class works within broad policy and organizational guidelines and does independent planning and implementation, reporting progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Assists the Planning Director in the development and implementation of growth management, land use, infrastructure and other plans and codes to meet the County’s needs.
• Reviews development plans and land use applications to ensure compliance with development and permitting requirements and the provisions of the Development Standard Ordinance.
• Receives and reviews all commercial and industrial plans, subdivisions and multi-family developments before permits are issued.
• Approves all plats before they are recorded.
• Performs site inspections as needed to determine compliance.
• Processes variance requests and land use applications; prepares related advertisements and correspondence.
• Evaluates the development impact of proposals as they relate to the adopted plans of the County.
• Evaluates environmental information and recommends mitigation measures to reduce adverse impact of development.
• Administers the County’s floodplain ordinance.
• Works with the Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Department of Natural Resources to enforce compliance in the areas of stormwater management, septic systems, and water quality.
• Provides secretarial support to the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Planning Commission.
• Confers with and advises engineers, developers, architects, surveyors, contractors, property owners and citizens in the coordination of planning and zoning issues and in the interpretation and enforcement of County ordinances.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance and concerns pertaining to areas of responsibility.
• Researches, gathers, interprets and prepares data for planning and zoning studies, reports and recommendations; prepares a variety of studies, briefs and reports for decision-making and presentation purposes.
• Participates in department marketing and public relations efforts; makes public presentations to inform the public about planning projects and programs.
• Maintains records pertinent to planning and development programs and projects.
• Assists in coordinating department activities and functions with those of other County departments, municipalities and outside agencies as appropriate.
• Represents the Director at meetings and other functions as required in his/her absence.
• Performs routine administrative / clerical work as required, including entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, assembling materials, typing reports and correspondence, ordering office supplies, etc.
• Attends training, seminars, conferences, meetings, etc., to enhance job knowledge and skills; keeps abreast of federal, state and local case law; follows current trends and innovations in planning and zoning administration.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.

INVOLVEMENT WITH DATA, PEOPLE, AND THINGS

DATA INVOLVEMENT:

• Requires coordinating or determining time, place or sequence of operations or activities based on analysis of data or information and may implement and report on operations and activities.

PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT:

• Requires persuading or influencing others in favor of a service, point of view, or course of action; may enforce laws, rules, regulations or ordinances.

INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS:

• Requires handling or using machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones or similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

REASONING REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires performing work involving the application of principles of logical thinking to diagnose or define problems, collect data and solve abstract problems with widespread unit or organizational impact.

MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires using mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions, measurements, logarithmic or geometric construction. May use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities; descriptive statistics; deductive geometry, plane and solid, and rectangular coordinates; mathematical classifications or schemes.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires reading journals, manuals and professional publications; speaking informally to groups of co-workers, staff in other organizational agencies, the general public, people in other organizations; presenting training; composing original reports, training and other written materials using proper language, punctuation, grammar and style.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires doing professional-level work requiring the application of scientific, engineering, accounting or legal methods in the solution of technical, administrative or legal problems; requires extensive understanding of operating policies and procedures and ability to apply these to complex problems; or the coordination of sub professional work in these disciplines; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results and frequent exposure to unusual pressures.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE PREPARATION

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION:

• Requires Bachelor's degree or education and training equivalent to four years of college education in urban or regional planning or closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• One (1) year of related work experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Must possess a valid state driver's license.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires light work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

• The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, etc., during field work.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities, depth perception, texture perception and color perception.

JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS

Responsible for guiding others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Pickens County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.