Principal Development Planner
City of Greenville, SC
Salary: $63,520.00-$98,460.00
General Description:
Under limited direction and in compliance with technical, administrative, regulatory, and professional standards and guidelines, supervises, assigns, reviews and assists in the work of professional and technical staff responsible for the review and creation of land use studies, land development ordinances, and development project applications. Manages assigned long-range or current planning functions. Long-range planning includes managing the development and implementation of the city’s Comprehensive Plan to advance the vision and values for the City’s built environment. Oversees the creation and administration of sub-area plans, master plans, including corridor plans, for the community. Manages the coordination with city staff and leadership, regional jurisdictions, community agencies, community organizations, and expert consultants. Current planning includes the administration of the land development process and the interpretation and enforcement of the City’s land management ordinances. Provides project management for current planning efforts, to include comprehensive and area plan development. Acts as project manager for technical and complex cases; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies, procedures and timelines and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Manages public outreach and engagement to ensure that planning activities and policies are informed, inclusive and consistent with stated goals and outcomes. Provides staff support to various boards and commissions. Monitors measurable data (metrics) and indicators to be used in analysis and updates of plans and policies. Prepares reports and presentations to the Planning Commission, City Council, and the community through effective written, visual, and oral communication. Recommends actions for land management ordinance updates and provides staff supervision to planning staff. Attends meetings that extend beyond the normal work schedule.
