Planner II

JOB SUMMARY

This position under minimal supervision is responsible for a variety of general and specialized professional planning functions relative to the Planning and Zoning Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manages complex planning studies, development applications and reviews consultant proposals.

• Reviews and processes complex requests for comprehensive plan/text amendments, rezonings, annexations, site plans, plats, etc.

• Reviews parcel plats, site plans, subdivision plats, landscape plans, architectural plans and building elevations.

• Develops project budgets, administers bidding process, verifies contract expenditures and compliance.

• Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social, and economic issues.

• Provides professional planning assistance to member communities on varied land use projects.

• Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans.

• Schedules and conducts meetings with advisory boards and elected officials.

• Presents reports and other findings to staff, planning and zoning boards and commissions, elected officials and serves as liaison.

• Attends evening and weekend meetings, as needed.

• Assists with Annexation coordination, as needed.

• Supervises junior planners within the organization.

• Assists in code enforcement activities.

• Serves as back-up to co-workers.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in planning or related field, preferred;

• Bachelor's degree and four years of professional planning experience, preferred;

• A valid Driver's License, required;

• AICP Certification, preferred.

• Candidate shall have a strong knowledge of South Carolina planning and land use regulations, to include annexation;

• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices & techniques of planning.

• Well-developed knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as land use planning/zoning, transportation planning, environmental planning, urban design, housing, historic preservation, or economic development.

• Knowledge and experience in construction processes.

• Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection.

• Knowledge of effective writing technique.

• Knowledge of computer programs and applications, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications econometric or transportation modeling, and database management.

• GIS programs and applications.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects.

• Excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships with elected/appointed officials or other decision-makers.

• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well- defined planning problems.

• Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops.

• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.

• Ability to provide effective supervision and staff management.

• Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines.

• Ability to facilitate in-person and virtual public participation activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires exerting up to 25 to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects and the following physical abilities: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Frequently requires time pressures, frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and working closely with others as part of a team. Occasionally requires irregular schedule/overtime, tedious or exacting work, and noisy/distracting environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed indoors with some work performed outdoors. Employees are exposed periodically to traffic, noise, dirt, grease, irritating chemicals, insects, and inclement weather.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of Goose Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request ADA accommodation.

DISCLAIMER

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

The City reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.