South Dakota Staffing
Planner (GIS)
This position performs professional planning, inspection, GIS, code enforcement, and floodplain administration functions. An incumbent in this position may be designated "Senior Planner." Major duties include: Reviewing applications for building, septic system, approach, sign and billboard, and earth disturbance permits for compliance with ordinances, state statutes, and federal guidelines and for compliance with relevant building codes; reviewing structure placement as pertains to easements, floodplains, and other hazards; verifying contractor licenses; entering information into software system; receiving and recording related fees; tracking permits through the review process. Providing information to property owners, builders, contractors, and others related to the permitting, review, and inspection process. Reviewing plat submissions and variance requests for compliance; proofreading plats for technical issues; using GIS to review for any missing drainage, floodplain, road district, or other relevant information. Posting meeting information as required by county policy and state statute; presenting items at Planning Board meetings. Generating mailing lists as needed for subdivision and variance requests. Performing GIS functions; mapping new subdivision and land divisions; adjusting parcel labels, TIF districts, emergency services districts, city limits, and platting jurisdictions. Creating and assigning 911 addresses and reassigning incorrect addresses. Creating a variety of maps for internal and external customers. Scheduling and conducting building code inspections and septic inspections to ensure compliance with codes and ordinances and with state laws. Investigating nuisance complaints; photographing evidence; sending certified letters and requesting law enforcement service as needed; testifying in court. Compiling a variety of statistical reports for internal and external agencies. Assisting with FEMA floodplain administration functions; answering questions from the public; processing floodplain development permits; assisting in the compilation and review of audit materials. Knowledge required by the position includes: Principles and practices of community planning. Computers and job-related software programs. County land use regulations. GIS principles and practices. County permitting policies and procedures. Plan review and building inspection principles. Code enforcement principles and practices. 911 addressing guidelines. Relevant federal and state laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures. Skill in preparing clear and precise reports, reading maps, charts, and surveys. Skill in problem solving and in prioritizing and planning. Skill in interpersonal relations and in oral and written communication. The Planning Director assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results. Guidelines include the International Building and Residential Codes, South Dakota state statutes, FEMA regulations, 911 addressing standards, and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. The work consists of varied professional planning duties. Coordinating activities with a variety of stakeholders contributes to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to provide professional planning support for county operations. Success in this position contributes to the positive growth and development of the county and to the enforcement of all relevant statutes, codes, and ordinances. Contacts are typically with coworkers, other county employees, attorneys, representatives of municipal governments, FEMA representatives, surveyors, developers, engineers, landowners, realtors, and members of the general public. Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, justify matters, and provide services. The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee climbs ladders and must distinguish between shades of color. The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. Supervisory and management responsibility: None. Minimum qualifications include: Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Possession of or ability to readily obtain State of South Dakota wastewater system installer and code enforcement certifications.
This position performs professional planning, inspection, GIS, code enforcement, and floodplain administration functions. An incumbent in this position may be designated "Senior Planner." Major duties include: Reviewing applications for building, septic system, approach, sign and billboard, and earth disturbance permits for compliance with ordinances, state statutes, and federal guidelines and for compliance with relevant building codes; reviewing structure placement as pertains to easements, floodplains, and other hazards; verifying contractor licenses; entering information into software system; receiving and recording related fees; tracking permits through the review process. Providing information to property owners, builders, contractors, and others related to the permitting, review, and inspection process. Reviewing plat submissions and variance requests for compliance; proofreading plats for technical issues; using GIS to review for any missing drainage, floodplain, road district, or other relevant information. Posting meeting information as required by county policy and state statute; presenting items at Planning Board meetings. Generating mailing lists as needed for subdivision and variance requests. Performing GIS functions; mapping new subdivision and land divisions; adjusting parcel labels, TIF districts, emergency services districts, city limits, and platting jurisdictions. Creating and assigning 911 addresses and reassigning incorrect addresses. Creating a variety of maps for internal and external customers. Scheduling and conducting building code inspections and septic inspections to ensure compliance with codes and ordinances and with state laws. Investigating nuisance complaints; photographing evidence; sending certified letters and requesting law enforcement service as needed; testifying in court. Compiling a variety of statistical reports for internal and external agencies. Assisting with FEMA floodplain administration functions; answering questions from the public; processing floodplain development permits; assisting in the compilation and review of audit materials. Knowledge required by the position includes: Principles and practices of community planning. Computers and job-related software programs. County land use regulations. GIS principles and practices. County permitting policies and procedures. Plan review and building inspection principles. Code enforcement principles and practices. 911 addressing guidelines. Relevant federal and state laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures. Skill in preparing clear and precise reports, reading maps, charts, and surveys. Skill in problem solving and in prioritizing and planning. Skill in interpersonal relations and in oral and written communication. The Planning Director assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results. Guidelines include the International Building and Residential Codes, South Dakota state statutes, FEMA regulations, 911 addressing standards, and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. The work consists of varied professional planning duties. Coordinating activities with a variety of stakeholders contributes to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to provide professional planning support for county operations. Success in this position contributes to the positive growth and development of the county and to the enforcement of all relevant statutes, codes, and ordinances. Contacts are typically with coworkers, other county employees, attorneys, representatives of municipal governments, FEMA representatives, surveyors, developers, engineers, landowners, realtors, and members of the general public. Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, justify matters, and provide services. The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee climbs ladders and must distinguish between shades of color. The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. Supervisory and management responsibility: None. Minimum qualifications include: Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Possession of or ability to readily obtain State of South Dakota wastewater system installer and code enforcement certifications.