City of West Columbia, South Carolina
Position: Director of Planning and Zoning
Job Summary: Under the general direction of the Assistant City Administrator of Development, the Planning and Zoning Director provides strategic leadership and professional expertise to guide the City’s long-term growth, redevelopment, and land use decisions. This position is responsible for overseeing all planning functions, including maintaining, implementing, and regularly updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Land Development Regulations in accordance with South Carolina state law.
Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Master’s degree in city, urban, or regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban design or related field with five to seven years of experience in urban planning, some of which have been at a supervisory level; specific knowledge of comprehensive planning, zoning administration and enforcement, administration of building and technical construction codes and inspection programs; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Proficiency in hand sketching, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe illustrator/InDesign, morphilo trace, or gis+spatial overlay is preferred. Must posses a valid SC driver’ license. Must be able to obtain American Institute of Certified Planners certification.
Salary Range: $73,383.43 – $102,736.80
Apply At: Employment application is available on line at www.westcolumbiasc.gov and at the Customer Service Counter in the West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169. Completed, signed applications may be mailed to Brittany Raven, Human Resources Coordinator, P. O. Box 4044, West Columbia, SC 29171-4044, faxed to (803) 939-8634 or e-mailed to employment@westcolumbiasc.gov.
