Public Planning Analyst I

Cityofml; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

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

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, and preparing agendas and notices for meetings.

You will assist with transportation study planning, budget tracking, and clerical duties, supporting the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and County Council.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in city and regional planning, economics, engineering, or public administration supplemented by 1–2 years of planning experience.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in city and regional planning, economics, engineering, or public administration

Job description

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

You will assist with transportation study planning, budget tracking, and clerical duties, supporting the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and County Council.