All Opportunities

Assistant Planner
Goose Creek, SC
(5/7/08)

Downtown Development Coordinator
Florence, SC
(5/7/08)

Senior Planner / Zoning Admin.
Florence, SC
(5/7/08)

Transportation Planner
Richland Co., SC
(4/14/08)

Senior Planner
Spartanburg Co., SC
(3/31/08)

 

Employment Opportunities

 

Assistant Planner

Goose Creek, SC

The City of Goose Creek is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Planner.   The Assistant Planner will perform the following functions:

  • Provides services to customers related to zoning administration and enforcement.

  • Assists the Planning Director in the review of development plans and plats for conformity to City ordinances, performs field surveys and conducts final site inspections, answers inquiries related to zoning and other department matters and assists and participates in meetings with developers, related professionals and the general public.

  • Creates and maintains GIS applications utilizing ArcGIS and ArcView programs, develops GIS queries and reports, trains staff in the use and preparation of GIS data, provides GIS related services to end user departments as needed, provides analytical information and City maps to developers, contractors, and the public.

  • Provides technical and administrative support to Zoning Board of Appeals, Architectural Review Board, Planning Commission and City Council and other City staff and provides assistance with projects related to community and economic development.

  • Processes requests for rezoning, variances and conditional use permits for Board/Commission action and assists in the development, maintenance and updates for the Zoning Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan and other projects.

  • Reviews business license applications.

  • Conducts inspections and enforces the sign ordinance.

  • Issues zoning related letters and determinations.

  • Conducts research and special studies and prepares reports concerning land use, zoning, planning and design review.

  • Performs in-depth policy analysis to support the decision-making process of the Department.

Successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Public Administration or related field or four (4) years of equivalent work experience.  Two years experience in Planning and a valid South Carolina Drivers License is required.  GIS experience preferred.

The City of Goose Creek offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

To apply for this position, please submit a resume to:

City of Goose Creek
Joellyn Robbins, HR Director
PO Drawer 1768
519 N. Goose Creek Blvd.
Goose Creek, SC  29445
Email: 
jrobbins@cityofgoosecreek.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Downtown Development Coordinator

Florence, SC

Salaried: $45,634 - $66,480 DOQ

The City of Florence is seeking eligible candidates for the position of Downtown Development Coordinator. Prefer B.S. degree in business, economic development, urban and regional planning or public administration, or comparable experience in technical or administrative planning capacity with emphasis on development and/or downtown redevelopment. Valid SC driver’s license; working knowledge of accepted principles and practices in urban planning and current economic development trends, as well as experience in public speaking, report writing, grant writing, and public relations. Applicant must be computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office applications and Quick Books preferred. Eligible applicants will be required to participate and successfully complete an extensive assessment program.

CLOSING DATE: June 13, 2008

Official applications will be received only through the Human Resources Department. The application form may be downloaded from the City’s web site www.cityofflorence.com (Career link) or contact the Human Resources Department at (843) 665-3158 for an application packet.

The City of Florence is an EEO/H employer.

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Senior Planner / Zoning Administrator

Florence, SC

Pay Grade 24 – Salaried $45,634 - $66,480 DOQ

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning or related field AND a minimum of three (3) years experience in a planning position with specific zoning duties. Must demonstrate supervisory experience, ability to work under general supervision, ability to effectively plan, organize, and communicate (verbal and written). Must demonstrate abilities in problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution. Must possess a valid SC Driver’s License.

Official City of Florence application may be downloaded from the web site www.cityofflorence.com (Career Section), or call (843) 665-3158 for an application packet.

Closing Date: May 30, 2008.

The City of Florence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Transportation Planner

Richland County, SC

Job Code: 2300-8186-052

Location: Planning Department

Salary Range: DOQ

Opening Date: 04/14/08

Closing Date: 07/14/08          

Position Status: Full Time

Description: 

This position is responsible for leading and conducting transportation planning for various modes of travel, including automobile, rail, air, pedestrian, and bicycle throughout unincorporated Richland County. The incumbent integrates County transportation planning with land use planning, capital improvements programming and regional transportation planning, to achieve economically prosperous, environmentally healthy, socially equitable, and aesthetically inspiring communities.

Responsibilities include: producing and sustaining the transportation element of the County comprehensive land use plan; producing and  sustaining the transportation element of the County capital improvements program; conducting travel demand modeling; evaluating submitted traffic impact studies; serving on the interdepartmental Development Review Team; coordinating  transportation planning among federal, state, regional, and local agencies;  proposing transportation improvements to implement adopted land use plans; and  supporting public relations with community leaders and media. This position regularly interacts with department coworkers, other County departments, external government agencies, planners, architects, engineers, surveyors, developers, elected and appointed officials, neighborhood leaders, reporters, and other customers involved in community planning. 

This position requires: a Master's degree in planning, engineering, public administration, or a related field, and five years of progressively responsible experience, including travel demand modeling; or a Bachelor's degree in planning, engineering, public administration, or a related field, and seven years of progressively responsible experience, including travel demand modeling or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners is preferred, as is certification from the Transportation Professional Certification Board as a Professional Transportation Planner. Familiarity with TransCAD travel demand modeling software is an advantage.

Apply to Human Resources Dept.
P.O. Box 192
Columbia, SC 29202

Download applications from www.richlandonline.com

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Senior Planner

Spartanburg County, SC

Starting salary $39,796 - Under general supervision, performs professional work handling a variety of assignments in the Planning Department.  Understands, interprets, and applies land development and associated regulations in the review of various development projects. Monitors ordinance effectiveness and proposes amendments as necessary.  Evaluates associated administrative procedures.  Coordinates the scheduling of and preparation of materials for the County’s Board of Zoning Appeals and/or the Planning Commission. Prepares elements of comprehensive plan, provides compliance reviews.  Researches planning-related issues, gathers and analyzes data, compiles information, and prepares and presents reports. Uses ArcGIS, Access, and Excel in the performance of daily tasks.  Other tasks as required.  Supervision may be exercised over subordinate staff.

KNOWLEDGE OF JOB: 
Is knowledgeable in the practices and principals of Urban Planning, as well as current trends, regulations, standards and laws related to planning and land development.  Has good working knowledge of the programs, policies and procedures of a planning department.  Has comprehensive knowledge of planning terminology.  Communicates effectively with a variety of public and private groups and individuals.  Is able to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments.  Exercises independent judgment and discretion to perform tasks in routine and non-routine situations.  Is able to learn and apply new skills needed in order to promote efficient completion of duties.  Possesses good organizational, planning and human relations skills.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning (Master’s preferred) or degree in closely related field with major course work in urban planning and considerable experience in urban planning.  Experience with ArcGIS preferred.  AICP desirable.

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

APPLY IMMEDIATELY:
SPARTANBURG COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES, ROOM 1400
or visit our website at http://www.spartanburgcounty.org/govt/depts/hr/jobs.htm.

SPARTANBURG COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING

PO BOX 5666

SPARTANBURG, SC 29304

TELEPHONE: (864) 596-2522

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND (SECTION 504 OF 1973 REHABILITATION ACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OF HANDICAPPED)

This job posting is not intended as a comprehensive summary of this position's duties, qualifications, skills requirements or performance indicators.

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