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Job SummaryThe purpose of this position is to provide advanced technical assistance and analysis related to City planning initiatives and land development applications. This is accomplished by accepting and processing various land development applications; preparing plans, reports, studies, and analyses pertaining to current and long‑range planning concerns; collecting and maintaining current planning and long‑range planning data; assisting the general public; and providing staff support to various boards, commissions and the City Council, as needed. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Community & Development Services.FLSA Status: ExemptHiring salary range: $57,616.00 – $73,444.80 (depending on qualifications)Full salary range: $57,616.00 – $89,273.60Recruitment status: Continuous open until filled.Examples of DutiesLand UseServes as staff liaison to Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, and/or City Council meetings, as needed.Coordinate the review and processing of various planning activities, including rezonings, site plans, preliminary and final plats, special use permits, signs, annexations, and text amendments, by performing technical reviews of the city code, maps and the comprehensive plan and making presentations to the appropriate board, commission, and/or City Council.Administer review of Certificates of Appropriateness and facade improvement grants.Utilize GIS to retrieve parcel data, create presentations, etc.Assist in pursuing grants relative to Division responsibilities.Respond to inquiries from and provide technical assistance to the general public, property owners, and professionals in matters related to historic preservation practices and regulations.Perform zoning enforcement duties for the City.Project manage land‑use development plans as needed.Write and present formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence as needed.Write, or assist in writing, a variety of ordinances and regulations relating to development controls.Provide technical assistance to engineers, architects, surveyors, and attorneys.Prepare case files and maintain databases.Provide assistance to citizens and developers regarding zoning and development‑related matters.Perform other duties as necessary or directed.Planning DocumentationCoordinate the development and drafting of planning documents (Comprehensive Plan, Neighborhood Plans, Corridor Plans, Small Area Plans) by collecting and compiling data and public input.Organize and facilitate opportunities for public input.Draft planning documents and track their implementation progress.Staff SupportProvide staff support in researching and developing reports and studies related to land use and general planning issues.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning, public administration, or a related field AND three or more years of experience in urban planning or a closely related field.OR Master's degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning, public administration, or a related field AND two years of experience in urban planning or a closely related field.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge ofPrinciples and practices of urban planning, including socioeconomic implications, and thorough knowledge of the City's subdivision and development program, historic preservation, and population density and annexation problems.Quantitative methods, research techniques, and municipal government framework.Best practices of economic development tools, historic preservation, transportation plans, and transit‑oriented development.Skilled inPreparation of charts, graphs, and maps.Interpreting statistical data.Ability toOrganize and conduct complex planning and research studies and to formulate relevant recommendations.Prepare and maintain comprehensive master City plans and maps with technical accuracy.Direct, supervise, and coordinate several major planning projects concurrently.Prepare and present clear and concise oral and written reports of planning activities to internal and external agencies.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, City employees, officials, and other departments.Review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with regulations and to apply regulations to field conditions.Special RequirementsValid driver's license (Class C) and acceptable driving record.Attendance at one or more monthly evening meetings.Certified Zoning Officer (CZO) certification or ability to obtain within one year.BenefitsThe City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full‑time employees, including vacation, holiday, and sick leave, as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑term disability insurance. Employees in designated part‑time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full‑time employees.Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources website for a more in‑depth summary of our benefits.#J-18808-Ljbffr