Planning and Zoning Coordinator /Code Enforcement Officer, Town of Santee
Interprets and applies town zoning codes and ordinances: oversees compliance with local, state, and federal zoning codes, rules, and regulations; coordinates related data collection and analysis; provides assessment of various land use practices, code interpretations, permitting and variance evaluations; reviews and approves or recommends changes to variance applications; confers with Mayor and Council regarding zoning and code enforcement issues; and prepares and maintains related records.
Responds to complaints of town zoning codes violations and investigates possible infractions: conducts site visits to determine validity of complaints or to enforce codes; collects, evaluates, records, and preserves evidence; interviews witnesses and gathers information; and takes and files photographs to document violations; Determines compliance or non-compliance with codes: enforces zoning, signage, nuisances, unsafe buildings, and business licenses; meets with property owners to discuss violations; issues code compliance notices, citations and summons;
Receives and responds to inquiries and concerns from a wide array of interested community interests on town zoning initiatives and activities: communicates with town administrators, elected officials, town staff, developers, contractors, government agencies, neighborhood, civic, and environmental organizations, media representatives, and the public: provides information and answers questions regarding zoning plans and programs; interprets and explains zoning policies, procedures, and plans; conducts and attends meetings; and makes presentations.
Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field required: supplemented by two years of experience in planning, zoning or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience with provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license. May be required to possess and maintain certification from American Institute of Certified Planners.
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and material of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Please complete an application at Employment | Town of Santee, SC.
Interested individuals may submit a signed job application to the Town Administrator at sanderson@townofsantee-sc.org. Applicants may also attach a cover letter and/or resume. For questions or additional information, please contact Ms. Anderson at the email address above.
We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.