What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner - PLAN - Planning & Land Use position at Town of Mount Pleasant?
JOB SUMMARY
The Planner performs duties involving planning and community enhancement; some of which may include projects highlighting the history, culture, and natural amenities of the Town along with special or grant projects. Additional responsibilities may include serving as a staff representative to a board or commission.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provides staff assistance to senior staff and to boards or commissions.
- Reviews plans and submittals for Zoning Code and Land Development compliance.
- Assists citizens and business owners with zoning and land development questions.
- Tracks development projects for status and compliance with any mitigation or special conditions.
- Participates in or provides staffing for public outreach efforts and public information projects related to Planning.
- Participates in site visits on occasion as it relates to development or construction projects.
- Assists with special projects related to Planning.
- Reviews applications for thoroughness and completeness.
- Tracks development projects from initial submittal to completion.
- Assists private developers, engineers, architects, and contractors with the commercial design review process.
- Develops plans to improve coordination between departments and other agencies to streamline process.
- Develops ways to expedite approval process, design review, plan review, and certificate of occupancy.
- Works on special projects and grant projects that enhance the community.
- Performs other related assigned duties.
- May have the additional responsibility of serving as a staff representative to a board or commission whose main duty is commercial development or community enhancement.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Planning or City Planning or related field, plus at least one year of relevant experience.
- Preferred candidate will have completed at least one relevant internship.
- Preferred experience with architecture, site review or landscape architecture.
To deliver superior performance in a manner that is distinctive and impactful to each person served and that establishes a standard for quality that endures for generations.
Salary : $27 - $33