Planning Manager, Town of Awendaw
Under limited supervision, the Planning Manager performs a variety of technical and professional duties in support of the town’s planning and zoning. They interpret, monitor, and enforce various applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to planning, zoning, and permitting. The position is responsible for reviewing land use and development plans to ensure conformity with town regulations, providing technical assistance and guidance to elected and appointed officials, responding to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service, and supervising assigned staff.
The full job description can be found on the town's website here: https://www.townofawendawsc.org/job-openings.html
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in city/regional/urban planning, architecture, public policy, public administration, criminal justice, or a related field is required. - A minimum of two years’ experience in planning, zoning, land use, and/or land development work is required. Prior government experience, specifically municipal government experience, is strongly preferred. Previous experience working in a rural community is a plus. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Prior experience with GIS/mapping software preferred.
• ACIP certification is preferred. • Successful candidate must be self-motivated, highly organized, able to perform multiple tasks concurrently, and able to work independently and as part of a team. • The town reserves the right to consider any combination of relevant education and experience that demonstrates a candidate’s ability to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Must be capable of developing and maintaining a working knowledge of the applicable town ordinances, state statutes (including the South Carolina Local Government Comprehensive Planning Enabling Act of 1994), regulations, caselaw, standards, practices, programs, goals, policies, and procedures pertaining to the specific duties of the position.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and at least three professional references:
By Email
townadministrator@townofawendawsc.org
By Mail or Hand Delivery
Town of Awendaw
Attn: Katharine E. Watkins
P.O. Box 520
Awendaw, SC 29429