ANNEXATION COORDINATOR

Description

This position performs professional planning work in the planning, coordination and implementation of the annexation program of the City, and to perform related work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

The work is considered light and involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: grasping, hearing, mental acuity, speaking, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Work environment may involve exposure to adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, and wetness or humidity, traffic hazards; and is safe and secure that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

Essential Job Functions

• Works with the Administration and Planning staff to prepare, evaluate and implement City policies and strategies that promote annexation on a systematic basis.
• Assists individuals, neighborhoods and businesses in determining the costs and benefits of annexation into the City.
• Interprets all adopted codes and ordinances pertaining to annexation.
• Prepares required documentation to process annexation petitions.
• Reviews and analyzes the impact of annexation proposals on parking, traffic, infrastructure, and other factors; proposes creative conditions or alternatives to ameliorate concerns stemming from such analyses.
• Oversees annexation processes.
• Makes presentations to neighborhood groups, business associations and other groups to promote and understanding of the City’s annexation program; attends meetings, frequently at night.
• Coordinate the effective transfer of services between jurisdictions; oversee public concerns regarding services provided.
• Manages the preparation and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records.
• Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-making purposes.
• Initiate and coordinate annexation projects utilizing planning redevelopment, economic development, housing and neighborhood data and resources.
• Assists in coordinating assigned activities and functions with those of other City divisions, departments, counties and outside agencies as appropriate.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility.
• Performs general administrative / clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, answering the telephone, conducting and attending meetings;
• Participates in department marketing and public relations efforts; attends and assists in conducting public hearings;
• Attends training, conferences, seminars, meetings, etc., to enhance job knowledge and skills.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, law, real estate, architecture, landscape architecture or closely related field;
• Five (5) years of relevant prior experience;
• Required to type 30 corrected wpm;
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions; or measurements, logarithmic or geometric construction. May use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities; descriptive statistics; deductive geometry, plane and solid, and rectangular coordinates; mathematical classifications or schemes;

• Ability to coordinate or determine time, place or sequence of operations or activities based on analysis of data or information and may implement and report on operations and activities;
• Ability to synthesize or integrate analysis of data or information to discover facts or develop knowledge or interpretations; changes policies, procedures or methodologies based on new facts, knowledge or interpretations;
• Ability to persuade or influence others in favor of a service, point of view, or course of action; may enforce laws, rules, regulations or ordinances.;
• Ability to handle or use machines requiring moderate instruction and experience such as computers, and software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets or custom applications;
• Ability to perform work involving the application of principles of logical thinking to diagnose or define problems, collect data and solve abstract problems with widespread unit or organizational impact.;
• Ability to read and interpret journals, manuals, legal documents and professional publications; speaking informally to groups of co-workers, staff in other organizational agencies, the general public, people in other organizations; presenting training; composing original reports, training and other written materials using proper language, punctuation, grammar and style;
• Ability to perform advanced professional-level work methods and practices in the analysis, coordination or interpretation of work of a professional, engineering, fiscal, legal, managerial or scientific nature and the ability for formulate important recommendations or make technical decisions that have an organization-wide impact. Requires sustained, intense concentration for accurate results and continuous exposure to sustained, unusual pressure; and
• Ability to make decisions, affecting a large segment of the organization and the general public; works in a dynamic environment; responsible to assist in developing policy and practices.

The City of Columbia is proud to offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. This package includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits.






































To learn more details, visit our benefits page at:
https://hr.columbiasc.gov/benefits/