Full-Time
Senior Planner
Meade County, SD
Compensation Overview
$32.12 - $48.87/hr
Sturgis, SD, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
Category
 Architecture & Civil Engineering (1) |
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Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
- Knowledge of planning principles, practices, procedures, applicable state statutes, County ordinances, regulations, and policies.
- Knowledge of development review, permitting, subdivision, building inspection, construction, wastewater, and water systems.
- Knowledge of GIS principles, mapping applications, property data, and related planning uses.
- Knowledge of floodplain and stormwater management requirements and applicable South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of 911 addressing standards, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of computers, mobile devices, and job-related software.
- Knowledge of data collection, analysis, recordkeeping, and report preparation.
- Skill in reviewing development proposals, plans, applications, and technical documents.
- Skill in interpreting and applying ordinances, regulations, standards, and applicable state requirements.
- Skill in using GIS software and analyzing geographic and property data.
- Skill in investigating and enforcing applicable codes and ordinances.
- Skill in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data and preparing technical reports and recommendations.
- Skill in conducting research and presenting information to boards, commissions, officials, staff, and the public.
- Skill in oral and written communication and establishing effective working relationships.
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning, community development, geography, public administration, or a related field.
- Three to five years of progressively responsible professional planning or related experience, preferably including experience in development review, zoning, permitting, GIS, code enforcement, or related local government functions.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid South Dakota driver's license appropriate for the vehicles or equipment operated.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, applicable International Code Council Residential and Commercial Inspector certifications.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, applicable South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources wastewater certification.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, applicable floodplain management certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced professional planning work and coordinate County planning activities.
- Assist with the development, review, and revision of County plans, ordinances, regulations, standards, and procedures.
- Prepare and present planning-related items to the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners.
- Conduct and manage planning studies and special projects.
- Prepare technical reports, findings, and recommendations.
- Provide professional planning assistance to developers, engineers, surveyors, property owners, and the public.
- Assist with GIS-related activities, including obtaining, reviewing, and analyzing mapping and property data.
- Use GIS to prepare planning reports, maps, and analyses, including agricultural land assessment data.
- Assist with preparing mobile field maps and other GIS products and maintaining accurate planning-related GIS data.
- Assist with permitting, plan review, building inspection, and development activities.
- Provide technical assistance regarding permitting, plan review, construction inspections, and related requirements.
- Assist with recommending revisions to building and construction ordinances and standards.
- Assist with the review and approval of residential and commercial wastewater systems.
- Assist with subdivision inspections involving roadways, water systems, water retention systems, fire protection systems, and related infrastructure.
- Investigate and enforce County codes and ordinances.
- Respond to nuisance and other code-related complaints and prepare nuisance orders and other enforcement documents.
- Issue tickets and court summons as authorized, coordinate corrective actions, and provide testimony in court as needed.
- Assist the County Floodplain Administrator with the County floodplain management program.
- Review and evaluate floodplain development permit applications and provide technical information regarding floodplain development requirements.
- Assist with FEMA audits, the Community Rating System, potential floodplain ordinance violations, required FEMA files and records, stormwater permitting activities, and annual reporting requirements for the State of South Dakota.
- Assist with the County 911 addressing program, including assigning and maintaining physical addresses and reviewing addressing requests.
- Coordinate with County staff, emergency services, municipalities, postal services, utilities, and other agencies regarding addressing issues.
- Apply applicable County and emergency response addressing standards.
- Provide technical guidance, training, and assistance to department staff and County personnel on planning, permitting, GIS, inspection, floodplain management, addressing, and related requirements.
- Promote consistent application of County policies, ordinances, standards, and procedures.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in development review, zoning, permitting, GIS, code enforcement, or related local government functions.