Annexation Coordinator, City of Columbia
This position performs professional planning work in the planning, coordination and implementation of the annexation program of the City, and 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. More specifically, the position: • 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;
• 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 and reports 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;
• Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, law, real estate, architecture, landscape architecture or closely related field; • Three (3) years of relevant prior experience; • Required to type 30 corrected wpm; • Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.