About usYork County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.
Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.
Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.
About our opportunityWe are excited to invite you to apply to join our team as an exempt, full-time Assistant or Associate Planner position to join the Planning & Development Services Department. We are currently looking to hire either an Associate or Assistant Planner for our Planning division depending on candidate qualifications.
This position will assist in the development and maintenance of the County's long-range planning process, including evaluating, updating, and preparing those elements considered critical, necessary, and desirable to guide the development and redevelopment of York County. You will also assist in the Planning Commission in its responsibility for compliance with the South Carolina Local Government Planning Enabling Act of 1994, including the development, amendment, and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan for York County.
Compensation For Assistant Planner Pay Grade 116 / Full Salary Range: $53,610.27 - $83,085.87
Compensation for Associate Planner Pay Grade 117 / Full Salary Range: $56,290.89 - $87,240.27
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; occasional evenings are required for monthly Planning Commission meetings and project-based community meetings. Remote work may be available once the probationary period has been met.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Creates, publishes, and distributes GIS maps, plans, reports, and recommendations associated with the plans and programs of County development to public officials, agencies, utility companies, civic/educational/professional organizations, and the general public.
- Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibilities from both internal and external customers.
- Assists in the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives, including zoning code research and revision, pedestrian and bicycle planning, housing policy initiatives, and any other initiatives identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
- Assists in the preparation of updates to the Comprehensive Plan, including mandatory elements pertaining to population, economic development, natural resources, cultural resources, community facilities, housing, transportation, resiliency, and land use.
- Conducts comprehensive surveys and studies of existing conditions and probable future development.
- Assists in writing grants for program and project funding.
- Prepares staff reports concerning official map revisions, zoning ordinance amendments, subdivision and land development; and general policies and procedures to facilitate the implementation of planning elements.
- Provides managerial and technical support to consultant teams hired to draft Comprehensive Plan updates, to prepare studies or ordinances revisions, or any other programs or initiates to implement the Comprehensive Plan goals and strategies.
Other Duties: - Operates a vehicle, computer, GIS system, and basic office equipment.
- Attends training, conferences, and seminars to enhance job knowledge and skills.
About youEducation, Experience, and Special Certifications:Assistant Planner:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
- Two (2) years of planning, zoning, land use, or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) is preferred.
Associate Planner:- Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Four (4) years of planning, zoning, land use or related experience.
- American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) is preferred.
Applicants with equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered. Physical Demands / Work Environment / DisclaimerPhysical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
- Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:
York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Standard Clauses:
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Essential Safety Functions:It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.
Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents.
Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation.Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits seriesprovides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits: Navigating Your Benefits | S.C. PEBA (sc.gov)
Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information.
Longevity AllowanceFull-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule.
Longevity AllowanceYears of Continuous ServiceMonthly Longevity Amount10-14 Years$20.0015-19 Years$25.0020-24 Years$30.0025-29 Years$35.0030-34 Years$40.0035-39 Years$45.0040+ Years$50.00Annual LeaveProbationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours.
Earning Rate for Full-Time EmployeesFull-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve months period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period.
Sick LeaveFull-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave.
Earning Rate of Sick LeaveFull time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period.
Paid Holiday’s The following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees: January - December:3 Optional Holidays per Calendar YearJanuary:New Year’s Day andMartin Luther King Day
May:Memorial Day
June:Juneteenth Day
July:Independence Day
September:Labor Day
November:Veteran’s Day,Thanksgiving Day, andFriday after Thanksgiving
December:Christmas Eve,Christmas Day
Training:Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.
Closing Date/Time: 7/9/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
