Planner I – Planning

Florence County SC

Florence (SC)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

South Carolina Retirement System

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Flexible Spending Account

Onsite Employee Health Clinic

Onsite Employee Workout Facility

Tuition Reimbursement Program

South Carolina Deferred Compensation

Job summary

Florence County is seeking a Planner I to perform professional work in county planning and development. The role involves researching planning projects, processing applications, preparing agendas and minutes, and drafting notices related to planning activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with public meetings, responding to inquiries, and supporting transportation planning efforts for the Florence Area Transportation Study, while helping with budget tracking and staff reports for relevant

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in city and regional planning, economics, engineering, or public administration.
1–2 years of planning experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

Conducts research on proposed planning projects, ordinances, and regulations.
Processes applications and enters them into the applicable database; tracks projects through staff to boards and council.
Prepares public meeting agenda and minutes.
Drafts and produces public notices for planning activities.
Writes updates to County ordinances related to planning, zoning, and land development.
Prepares staff reports for Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.
Assist with public meetings and public hearings as required.
Responds to public inquiries related to Planning Commission items.
Assists with transportation planning and data collection for the Florence Area Transportation Study.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in city & regional planning

Job description

Job Description

The Planner I performs professional work in County planning and development.

Essential Functions

Conducts research on proposed planning projects, County ordinances, and State and Federal regulations related to planning, zoning, and land development.
Processes applications and enters them into the applicable database. Tracks and maintains planning projects as they move from staff level to Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and County Council.
Prepares public meeting agenda and minutes.
Drafts and produces all applicable public notices related to planning activities.
Writes updates to County ordinances related to planning, zoning, and land development.
Prepares reports and graphic display materials based on research and recommendations.
Prepare staff reports for the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.
Assists with public meetings and public hearings as required.
Responds to public inquiries related to items appearing before Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and County Council.
Serves as a planner for the Florence Area Transportation Study and assists with transportation planning and data collection.
Receives, reviews, and prepares and/or submits a variety of finance related documents, such as: travel forms, billing invoices, purchase requisitions, budget documents, expenditure reports, work orders, and other related documents
Assist the Director with preparing, submitting, and tracking the department’s annual budget.
Receives, reviews, and prepares documents related to the tracking of the department’s time sheet and leave request.
Operates a variety of office equipment and County vehicle.
Performs various clerical duties as necessary, including but not limited to typing, copying, filing documents, answering the telephone, mailing notices, scheduling meetings, etc.

Non-Essential Functions

Assists in the zoning division as needed.
Assists in the Lake City satellite office as needed.
Attends meetings, seminars, and conferences as appropriate.
Performs all other related duties as required.

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in city and regional planning, economics, engineering, or public administration supplemented by one to two years of planning experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Frequently required to perform basic physical activities and communicate effectively to carry out essential job duties.
Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move, and lift 10 lb. objects regularly.
Correctable vision sufficient to read monitors, labels, and drive safely.

Company Description

Vision

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

Benefits