Planner - PLAN - Planning & Land Use

Mt Thompson South Carolina•Mount Pleasant, SC

About The Position

The Planner performs duties involving planning and community enhancement; some of which may include projects highlighting the history, culture, and natural amenities of the Town along with special or grant projects. Additional responsibilities may include serving as a staff representative to a board or commission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Planning or City Planning or related field, plus at least one year of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Preferred candidate will have completed at least one relevant internship.
Preferred experience with architecture, site review or landscape architecture.

Responsibilities

Provides staff assistance to senior staff and to boards or commissions.
Reviews plans and submittals for Zoning Code and Land Development compliance.
Assists citizens and business owners with zoning and land development questions.
Tracks development projects for status and compliance with any mitigation or special conditions.
Participates in or provides staffing for public outreach efforts and public information projects related to Planning.
Participates in site visits on occasion as it relates to development or construction projects.
Assists with special projects related to Planning.
Reviews applications for thoroughness and completeness.
Tracks development projects from initial submittal to completion.
Assists private developers, engineers, architects, and contractors with the commercial design review process.
Develops plans to improve coordination between departments and other agencies to streamline process.
Develops ways to expedite approval process, design review, plan review, and certificate of occupancy.
Works on special projects and grant projects that enhance the community.
Performs other related assigned duties.
May have the additional responsibility of serving as a staff representative to a board or commission whose main duty is commercial development or community enhancement.