Job Description
Salary: $70,636.80 - $90,064.00 Annually
Location : Spartanburg, SC
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 0516
Department: Planning
Opening Date: 10/18/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description The City of Spartanburg seeks a motivated, collaborative, civic-minded professional to contribute to our expanding Planning Department. The individual in this role will have the unique chance to join the city at an exciting moment in its evolution. A combination of public and private investment downtown is spurring the regeneration of the city's physical realm and economic opportunities for city residents.
As a key member of our dedicated team, you will be at the forefront of diverse planning and design, zoning, and development initiatives that will shape Spartanburg's future. The Principal Planner will work closely with the Planning Director to steer the strategic vision outlined in the recently adopted comprehensive plan, which places a strong emphasis on equity and ensuring the benefits of these investments are shared across the community.
Examples of Duties Our current projects are not just any projects. They are significant, complex, and impactful. We are advancing the short-term work plan for the updated Comprehensive Plan, updating urban design guidelines, and preparing for the zoning code rewrite to include form-based elements.
The Principal Planner will also contribute to a variety of complex current planning projects that include initiatives set to reshape Spartanburg through significant investments of over $750 million by the city and county, and regional, and national partners. This includes a landmark $435 million minor league baseball stadium, surrounded by mixed-use development.
We want to hear from you if you are seeking professional growth and the rare planning opportunity to contribute to transformational initiatives as part of a community that embraces innovation, collaboration, and belonging.
Typical Qualifications Experience and Training - Master's degree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional planning, urban design, landscape architecture, or an architecture degree, or a closely related field.
- Seven (7) years of progressively responsible urban planning experience in multiple areas of practice notably zoning, urban design, public space planning, project implementation and supervisory experience; or
- Any combination of experience and training, which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid S.C. driver's license with no restrictions.
Acceptable Experience and Training •Master's degree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional planning, urban design, landscape architecture, or an architecture degree, or a closely related field.
•Seven (7) years of progressively responsible urban planning experience in multiple areas of practice notably zoning, urban design, public space planning, project implementation and supervisory experience; or
•Any combination of experience and training, which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
•Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
•Must possess or be able to obtain a valid S.C. driver's license with no restrictions.
Preferred •Strong graphic skills (computer and/or hand)
•A member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
•CNU Certification
•LEED Certification
Supplemental Information Salary depends on experience.
The City of Spartanburg provides a very competitive benefits package to include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life benefits are through the SC State Health Plan and access to free onsite health clinic. Retirement through the SC State Retirement System (Employee contributes 9% and the City contributes 18.56% / PORS: police/fire employees contribute 9.75% and City contributes 21.24%)
City also offers 12 Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off (3 ½ weeks per year) and Longevity Leave based on years of service. City of Spartanburg, SC
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