What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner (Design Review Board) position at City of Aiken?
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The City of Aiken is accepting applications for a Planner (Design Review Board) to join our Planning Department.
EXAMPLE 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 plansInteracts with the general public on historic preservation, zoning, business license, annexation, and other general planning inquiriesAssists general public, City staff and officials, and other government agencies with questions about planning, zoning, and historic preservation issues and application processesSupports 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 applicationsActs as liaison between property owners, contractors, and other agenciesPerforms public relations work within the community and stateProposes amendments to Zoning Ordinance and Historic Preservation procedures and ordinances as necessaryConducts research and prepares reports on assigned subjects and for new or revised ordinancesDevelops and maintains cooperative relationships with other City departments, outside vendors, community leaders, and the general public; attends meetings as needed; resolves problems and complaintsAttends seminars and stays current on planning trends and best practicesOther duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Well-developed knowledge of planning principles and practicesIn-depth knowledge of one or more planning specialization, such as land use planning/zoning, historic preservation, and/or economic developmentAbility to interpret, research, and communicate regulations, codes, and standards that impact community and economic development and historic preservationAbility to review plans and apply provisions of City ordinances and codes to determine complianceInterpersonal, oral, and written skills to effectively communicate technical and other information to the general public, committee members, community leaders, and other professionalsAbility to remain productive in an interruptive work atmosphere and on several projects or issues simultaneouslyAnalytical skills to accurately and efficiently process unrelated and complicated informationHigh level of computer competency to include an understanding of GIS programs and applicationsCost control skills to assure budgetary constraints are followedAbility to facilitate in-person and virtual public participation activities to include public meetings, hearings, and other community meetings; attends such meetings outside of typical business hours
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.
The City of Aiken is accepting applications for a Planner (Design Review Board) to join our Planning Department.
EXAMPLE 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 plansInteracts with the general public on historic preservation, zoning, business license, annexation, and other general planning inquiriesAssists general public, City staff and officials, and other government agencies with questions about planning, zoning, and historic preservation issues and application processesSupports 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 applicationsActs as liaison between property owners, contractors, and other agenciesPerforms public relations work within the community and stateProposes amendments to Zoning Ordinance and Historic Preservation procedures and ordinances as necessaryConducts research and prepares reports on assigned subjects and for new or revised ordinancesDevelops and maintains cooperative relationships with other City departments, outside vendors, community leaders, and the general public; attends meetings as needed; resolves problems and complaintsAttends seminars and stays current on planning trends and best practicesOther duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Well-developed knowledge of planning principles and practicesIn-depth knowledge of one or more planning specialization, such as land use planning/zoning, historic preservation, and/or economic developmentAbility to interpret, research, and communicate regulations, codes, and standards that impact community and economic development and historic preservationAbility to review plans and apply provisions of City ordinances and codes to determine complianceInterpersonal, oral, and written skills to effectively communicate technical and other information to the general public, committee members, community leaders, and other professionalsAbility to remain productive in an interruptive work atmosphere and on several projects or issues simultaneouslyAnalytical skills to accurately and efficiently process unrelated and complicated informationHigh level of computer competency to include an understanding of GIS programs and applicationsCost control skills to assure budgetary constraints are followedAbility to facilitate in-person and virtual public participation activities to include public meetings, hearings, and other community meetings; attends such meetings outside of typical business hours
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.
