What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner (Design Review Board) position at City of Aiken, SC?
Salary : $59,945.60 Annually
Location : Aiken, SC
Job Type : Full-Time
Department : Planning
Division : Planning
Opening Date : 02 / 18 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
The City of Aiken is accepting applications for a Planner (Design Review Board) to join our Planning Department.
Examples of Duties
- Staff support for the Design Review Board to include agenda preparation, public notice, compilation and review of applications, acts as liaison between applicant and Board, and provides administrative and technical expertise in review of applications and interpretation of City codes, ordinances, and plans
- Interacts with the general public on historic preservation, zoning, business license, annexation, and other general planning inquiries
- Assists general public, City staff and officials, and other government agencies with questions about planning, zoning, and historic preservation issues and application processes
- Supports Planning Director and Planning and Zoning Manager in their contacts with the general public on issues such as zoning and other land use regulations; guides public through various approval processes; review and approve business license applications
- Acts as liaison between property owners, contractors, and other agencies
- Performs public relations work within the community and state
- Proposes amendments to Zoning Ordinance and Historic Preservation procedures and ordinances as necessary
- Conducts research and prepares reports on assigned subjects and for new or revised ordinances
- Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with other City departments, outside vendors, community leaders, and the general public; attends meetings as needed; resolves problems and complaints
- Attends seminars and stays current on planning trends and best practices
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Minimum Qualifications
Supplemental Information
This position is subject to a criminal background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. The City of Aiken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.
Full-time Benefits include :
Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, life insurance (5x salary), flex health spending account, short-term disability, an employee wellness program, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, participation in a Defined Contribution 401(a) Retirement Plan, and South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program.
Paid Holidays include :
Retirement
Full-time employees participate in the Defined Contribution 401(a) Retirement Plan. After one year of employment, the employee will begin contributing 6% to the Plan, with the City making a matching 6% contribution. Employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
Salary : $59,946
