Senior PlannerHorry County GovernmentConway,SCUnited States
How to Apply URL: https://www.horrycountysc.gov/employment/job-details/******** Email: Other: The Senior Planner will be immersed in and responsible for a variety of long-range planning activities within the department, including, but not limited to, maintenance and updates to the Comprehensive Plan, development of area, community, neighborhood and other planning documents and studies, assistance with capital planning, drafting of regulatory changes to support planning efforts, preparation of technical memos and presentations, researching specific planning issues and developing reports, and managing special projects. The Senior Planner will coordinate and often facilitate meetings with various County staff and departments, community partners, special interest groups, and citizens. This position will also work with various boards and commissions as needed. Candidates should be able to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
TYPICAL FUNCTIONS Performs advanced professional work related to variety of planning assignmentsManages complex planning studies, development applicationsReviews and processes complex projects related to Historic PreservationCoordinate and oversee all planning activities and Historic Preservation programManage and prepare Planning & Zoning (P&Z) and Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) agendas.Receiving and processing CoA-related complaints and working with the Historic Preservation Planner to assist customers pursuing complianceSchedules and conducts meetings with Historic Preservation CommissionPresents reports and other findings to staff, planning and zoning boards and preservation commissionAttends one or more evening and weekend meetings as neededTYPICAL KNOWLEDGE Maintaining a working knowledge of the design guidelines applicable to protected historic propertiesWell-developed knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as land use, urban design, housing, historic preservation or economic developmentKnowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research and data collectionKnowledge of effective writing techniquesKnowledge of computer programs and applications, which may include GIS programs and applications.Candidates should have ArcGIS and/or Adobe Creative Suite experience or be willing to learn these skill sets within one year of employment.TYPICAL SKILLS Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projectsExcellent interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships with appointed officials or other decision-makersCreative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well- defined planning problemsGroup facilitation skills for use with community workshopsAbility to work on several projects or issues simultaneouslyMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Architecture, Engineering, Environmental Science, or other related field with a minimum of one to two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Candidates should have ArcGIS and/or Adobe Creative Suite experience or be willing to learn these skill sets within one year of employment. Candidates must be willing to furnish writing and mapping samples at time of interview and be able to pass required pre-employment physical and background check.
