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Sentinel Capital Partners · 2 days ago

Planning Director

Walhalla, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$91K/yr - $91K/yr

5+ years exp

Sentinel Capital Partners is looking for a Planning Director to implement, interpret, and enforce land-use and zoning codes. This role involves working with the public and officials to regulate land use policies, manage planning staff, and develop strategies for land use regulations.

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Responsibilities

Leads staff to provide excellent service to the Citizens of Oconee County every day

Understands the balance between the need for planning and the need to protect personal property rights

Provides zoning administration and coordinates presentations to the public, elected, or appointed officials

Develops plans and policies regarding land use

Coordinates and maintains development software for tracking projects

Reviews and approves major and minor plats and subdivisions for recording of property

Reviews and approves commercial and industrial projects for compliance with County Ordinances

Reviews County industrial park projects for compliance with covenants and restrictions

Reviews and manages construction plans within County overlay districts and works with developers to ensure compliance or enforce mitigation when required

Supports, prepares for, and manages County Boards and Commissions including the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Agricultural Advisory Board and any related sub-committees

Supports and provides regular updates to the County Planning and Economic Development Committee and other Council Committees as requested

Attends County Council meetings when planning, zoning, or code enforcement issues are on the agenda

Addresses and reviews citizen complaints, requests for information, and concerns

Orders supplies and reconciles invoices for processing

Manages Floodplain areas within the County

Reviews rezoning requests and refers recommendations to the Planning Commission and County Council

Maintains the website

Manages the code enforcement division of the Planning department

Performs field inspections of development sites and complaints of zoning issues

Manages the County’s Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, and strategies for implementation

Provides support to Oconee County Emergency Services as needed

Provides support to the Oconee County Economic Development Department, as needed

Works closely with other departments on various projects and plans

Reviews requests for proposals as requested

Assists to organize and facilitate the design of applications and forms for the developing community and general public for compliance with Building Codes and Planning

Supports and provides technical assistance to the County Council and Council subcommittees

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Land-use regulationsZoning administrationDevelopment softwareMicrosoft Office SuiteESRI ArcGISAdobe PhotoshopCustomer serviceClerical skillsAICP certificationCFM certificationCommunication skillsCritical thinkingOrganizational skills

Required

Knowledge of adopted and proposed ordinances and codes

Knowledge of permitting and mapping software

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft© Office Suite software products

ESRI ArcGIS© software products; and Adobe Photoshop© (or similar) graphics software

Customer service skills

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

General clerical and organizational skills

Critical thinking abilities for interpretation of County adopted codes and regulations

Master's degree in a related field, and five (5) years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities