Senior Planner

Berkeley Charleston Dorchester Council of Governments, Charleston, SC

The Berkeley Charleston Dorchester (BCD) Council of Governments, a regional planning agency located in the Charleston, SC metropolitan area, is seeking to fill a professional planner’s position with emphases in transportation and land use planning. The BCD region is located on the coast of South Carolina and has a population of over 650,000. The BCDCOG staffs the Charleston Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for transportation planning, as well as the region’s rural transportation planning process.

Responsibilities for this position include planning and project management within the program areas of comprehensive  transportation land use and environmental planning, and other related activities. Duties will include preparation, implementation, and administration of planning projects related to region wide transportation improvement programs, as well as projects for municipal and county jurisdictions within the region. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s Degree in planning and has three years of professional planning experience, or a Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with major emphasis in planning and five years experience (preferably with an MPO or other transportation planning agency) may be substituted by a candidate with extensive experience in project management.. AICP certification is also preferred. Strong skills in data management, communications, presentation and computer programs (GIS a plus) are necessary, along with experience in one or more of the following areas: transportation planning, land use regulations, growth management, urban design, and/or environmental planning. A comprehensive benefits package is offered. Qualified applicants should send resume with salary requirements to robinm@bcdcog.com or mail to Personnel, BCD Council of Governments, 1362 McMillan Ave., Suite 100  North Charleston, SC  29405 or applicants may fax a resume to 843-529-0305.   EOE

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Transportation Planner

Appalachian Council of Governments, Greenville, SC

The Appalachian Council of Governments, a regional planning agency serving NW South Carolina, is seeking candidates for the position of Transportation Planner. This position coordinates short and long-range transportation planning efforts and transit coordination initiatives in the Appalachian Region.  The position also facilitates information flow between the Appalachian Council of Governments and MPOs, County officials, local transit providers, and the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

Candidates should be able to apply knowledge of transportation concepts, regional planning organizations, and transportation studies to provide staff support to advisory boards and elected officials. The ability to collect, analyze and prepare reports on planning policies, socioeconomic, demographic, land use, and transportation related data is vital. Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong organizational and facilitation skills are important. Experience with ArcMap and Microsoft Office software (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) is strongly desired.

Qualified candidates should possess a master’s degree or some combination of education and relevant experience in regional or urban planning, transportation planning or closely related field with 3-5 years of related experience. AICP Certification is desirable. The position may be filled at either the Planner or Sr. Planner level, depending on qualifications. Applications may be made by sending a resume to Chip Bentley, AICP, Planning Director, Appalachian Council of Governments, P.O. Box 6668, Greenville, SC 29606 until April 15, 2012. EOE/AA

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Zoning Assistant

York County, SC

Description:
York County, South Carolina is currently seeking applications for the position of Zoning Assistant. This position assists developers and members of the public in matters relating to County rules, regulations and ordinances involving zoning and development standards; processes zoning applications and forms and performs related work as needed.

Qualifications:
Requires an Associate Degree or vocational Technical degree or special training equivalent to 2 years of college education with emphasis in Code enforcement, drafting or related field.  Must possess valid state drivers license with 1-2 years of related work experience.

Applications may be made  at the York County Human Resources Dept. at 6 S. Congress St., York, SC 29745 or via the Internet at the York County web site at www.yorkcountygov.com.  York County is an EOAAE.

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