Planner I - Site Plan Review

Job Description:

Planner I - Site Plan Review

Description

Description

Charleston County Zoning and Planning strives to create a culture that provides efficient, equitable, and empathetic services to the community. This position supports the planning and zoning functions of Charleston County with the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects in a dynamic environment.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $54,308 - $61,172 (Estimated Annual Salary)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Duties and Responsibilities

Position Expectations:

This position will be engaged in processing development applications within a collaborative and team-oriented work environment while coordinating with a variety of stakeholders. Applicants must be able to effectively interpret site plans and other property records and possess the technical skills necessary to accomplish occupational tasks. Other duties may include site inspections, code compliance, participation in the Charleston County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when activated, and special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field. Applicants should be self-motivated, have an understanding of land use planning, land development processes, and site design concepts, and exhibit excellent interpersonal relation skills with the ability to convey verbal, written, and graphic communications in a professional manner. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products is required, and working knowledge of GIS, Bluebeam (or other digital plan review software), and Energov (or other permitting software) is preferred. Applicant must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.

Salary:

$54,308.00 - $61,172.00 Annually