
PLANNER
General Job Description: The essential function of the position within the organization is to review and analyze subdivision and development plans for the County. The position is responsible for planning, zoning, subdivision and general development, site/plan review, customer service, and related records and reports. The position reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
This list represents the essential tasks performed
by the position. Employees may be assigned additional duties by management as
required.
- Reviews site development plans and subdivision plats for conformity to zoning
and development ordinances; coordinates review
and approval process with other staff members.
- Provides customer service to County communities, including providing
information relating to planning/zoning and inspections,
and assisting with resolution of problems, issues and complaints.
- Reviews and analyzes rezoning requests and text changes.
- Performs field work, including land use mapping; transfers information into
the Geographical Information System.
- Participates in studies for preparation of amendments to zoning and
development ordinances; provides assistance in planning-
related activities such as population land use, demographic/census, and
economic development programs.
- Receives monies for plat approvals and similar requests and prepares and makes
monthly deposits for Treasurer's Office.
- Performs clerical tasks such as preparing packets for meetings, preparing and
mailing out public notices, data entry, preparing
correspondence, filing, faxing, and photocopying.
- Gathers and maintains information/data to support periodic and special
reports, such as reports for Planning Commission and
ARB.
- Attends staff and other professional meetings to exchange information; attends
technical or professional classes, seminars, or
conferences to improve technical or professional skills.
- Completes special projects as directed.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires bachelor's degree in urban studies,
planning or a closely related field and a minimum of four years of related
experience. A valid State of South Carolina Driver's License is required.
Starting Salary: $40,894 - $51,120 (DOQ)
Reply To:
Greg Troutman
Georgetown County Government
104 Screven Street
Georgetown, SC 29440
Phone: (843)545-3074 / Fax: (843)545-3252