Job Opportunities

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of Planning & Community Development, the Planner I is expected to perform review and analysis of applications for site plan approval, subdivisions and related plans/documents, variances, warrants, and special use permits, planned developments, map amendments, text amendments, code interpretation, architectural review, property inquiries, and customer service for the daily activities of the Town’s Planning & Community Development Department. Includes assisting the Director with the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

Essential Job Functions

An employee in this class performs urban planning work that provides coordinated guidance and regulation of the growth and development of the Town. Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs development plan and building permit application review for compliance with adopted plans and policies.
• Provides information and instruction regarding building and planning review, zoning, permitting processes, and common code questions/enforcement.
• Performs subdivision plat review.
• Conducts data collection, research, and analysis for staff reports/presentations and studies as assigned.
• Assists with processing and review of applications for annexation.
• Assists with the review and update of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, including amendments.
• Assists with the drafting and presentation of proposed policy changes.
• Participates in meetings and public hearings as assigned.
• Work requires coordination with various Town departments, local governments and agencies, Town Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, developer representatives, consultants and the public.
• Assists with public records requests and related requests.
• Experience with grant writing is a plus.
• ESRI ArcGIS is a plus.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Political Science, Economic Development and/or demonstrable experience in a related field. Positions in specific program areas may require program-related experience, education, and/or training.

Additional Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid South Carolina driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification a distinct advantage.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening, background, and reference check.
• Must be able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to work in the United States.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of urban planning.
• Skill in providing exceptional customer service.
• Ability to collaborate with customers, staff, and the public.
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to be tactful, discrete, and persuasive.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of job-related software such as Adobe software, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, and other similar products.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the elected and appointed officials, senior staff, other Town departments, Town employees, and the public.
• Ability to utilize the Internet and email.
• Ability and knowledge to research and produce planning reports.
• Ability to write clearly; to organize and analyze information and perform planning research.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with public, developers, property owners, supervisors, employees, architects, engineers, Town Council, Planning Commission, and Board members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to select, evaluate, analyze, and interpret data from several sources.
• Ability to create clear, concise reports including statistical analysis and trending data.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The work is light work. The employee is frequently required to apply 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The employee is occasionally required to exert up to 20 pounds of force to move objects.

In addition, positions in this classification typically require, grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, discriminating among sounds, manual dexterity, mental acuity, repetitive motion, speaking, stooping, expressing ideas by the spoken word, visual acuity to analyze data/work with color or depth perception/determine accuracy or observe facilities/operate motor vehicles or equipment/inspect defects or fabricate parts, and walking.

Position requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily activities. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal services.

Duties are performed primarily in a relatively quiet business office with copy machines, phones, fax machines, calculators, and printers along with light foot traffic. Business professional or business casual attire is expected.

Work is sometimes performed outside with field inspections to properties and after hours such as at evening meetings.

Pay Info

Planner I - $55,000 - $65,000 DOE-DOQ

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Ridgeland commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The Town’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

How to apply:

Please email cover letter & resume to Town Planning Director, Mr. Aaron C. Rucker, AICP at: arucker@ridgelandsc.gov

Job Title: Engineer (Driver/Operator)

Duties:

• Performs firefighting work, including preventing, combating, and extinguishing fires to protect lives, property, and the environment.
• Operates firefighting equipment and tools appropriately.
• Quickly and effectively analyzes hazardous situations and takes appropriate action.
• Participates in training, classes, and drills.
  
• Perform general maintenance work of fire equipment and facilities.
• Operates firefighting apparatus, including pump operations and driving in emergent and non-emergent conditions.

Position Hours: 48 hours on / 96 hours off

Employee Status: Full-Time

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by training in fire service programs or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; must complete required coursework and maintain required certifications as issued by the S.C. Fire; and must possess a valid and appropriately classed S.C. driver's license.
• Preferred courses and certifications include:
  o IFSAC/Pro-Board Firefighter I & II
  o Emergency Medical Technician or Responder
  o ICS 100 & 200
  o Emergency Vehicle Driver’s Training
  o Pump Operations
• Ability to pass firefighter OSHA physical, must be physically capable of performing all tasks and must participate in physical training programs when off-duty.

Pay Info:

• $52,300 DOE, with excellent benefits including paid holidays, participation in the State PORS, State Health Plan with employees’ basic health and dental insurance premiums paid by the Town.
  

How to Apply:

• Please email resumes to: bbonds@ridgelandsc.gov or mail resumes to: Town of Ridgeland Fire Department, Attn: Chief Bradley Bonds, P.O. Box 1119, Ridgeland, SC 29936

Web link to the job description:
http://www.ridgelandsc.gov/job-opportunities

Deadline: Open until Filled

The Town of Ridgeland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Under direct supervision of the General Services Department Director, the Town of Ridgeland is hiring a Park Maintenance Tech that will be tasked to maintain all streetscape floral planting, landscape maintenance and other general duties that may arise throughout Town.

PAY SCALE: $30,000 - $34,363 D.O.Q.

HOURS: M-T 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, F 7:30 am – 1:00 pm

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Duties:

• Plan and order all plant arrangements (seasonal) for Town streetscapes and parks; Empty trash receptacles as required
• Park landscape maintenance to include weeding, watering, cutting, trimming, etc. of all Town-maintained streetscape and parks
• Use small equipment as required for all landscape and park maintenance
• Plant new flowers, shrubs, plants and decorative seasonals
• Monitor plants/flowers for potential insect infestation or signs of disease and apply pesticides, fertilizers as appropriate
• Apply mulch, repair sprinklers and follow spring/fall plant bed plans
• Remove weeds, dead plants, trash and uphold landscaping design

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Attributes:

• Previous experience in landscaping or groundskeeping a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge in the use and maintenance of landscape maintenance equipment such as hedge trimmers, lawnmowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, etc.
• Ability to deal with general public tactfully and effectively; ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position; good judgment; initiative; integrity; courtesy; accuracy; dependability
• Able to bend, squat, stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License with 5-year driving record
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check

The Town of Ridgeland offers a generous benefits package that includes paid employee health insurance, participation in the State Retirement Plan as a Class Three member, and paid sick leave/holidays.

How to Apply:

Please forward resumes and cover letters to:

Mr. RW Jones, General Services Director
Town of Ridgeland, Attn. RW Jones,
P.O. Box 1119, Ridgeland SC 29936

EOE Disclaimer:

The Town of Ridgeland is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation or gender. All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability or facilities and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.

Job Duties:

• Maintains and repairs the sewer collection system for the Town of Ridgeland; inspects sewage pump stations to ensure proper working conditions.
• Performs maintenance and repair work on pump houses, piping, and rights of way; cleans and inspects manholes and sewer mains; repairs and installs sewer mains and laterals; performs general grounds keeping duties as needed.
• Must be able to operate a truck, rodding machine, jetter, jackhammer, and various hand tools and power equipment; maintains assigned vehicle and equipment in clean, good-working condition.
• Must either possess or be able to obtain SC DES Class E Water, SC DES Class E Water Distribution, or SC DES Class D Wastewater Treatment certification within 12 months of employment. A licensed applicant will have a distinct advantage.
• Helps monitor treatment basins and wastewater collection and treatment systems. Reads meters once per month (automated meter read system).
• Reports directly to the Water/Sewer Foreman.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Water/Sewer Superintendent.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening; must provide satisfactory 5-year SC DMV driving report.
• Must be willing to develop and work, as necessary, a rotating weekend schedule to check water and wastewater system operations and to promptly respond to customer complaints and/or system emergencies that may occur 24/7.

Physical Abilities:

Requires the ability to stand, walk, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights up to 50 pounds on a continuous basis, and to push, pull, or guide over 50 pounds on an infrequent basis; must be able to stoop, kneel, and crouch as needed. Requires hand-eye coordination, hand and finger dexterity, and visual acuity to operate equipment and read technical, regulatory, and safety information. Must be able to work in varying conditions including septic and chemical exposure, odor, and noise extremes.

Must be able to perform duties in inclement weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, wind, ice/snow, and other adverse weather.

Compensation:

$42,370 – $77,771 dependent upon qualifications/licensing. Includes a full benefits package including paid dental/health insurance through the State Health Plan, SCRS state retirement, and paid vacation/holidays.

How to Apply:

Visit www.ridgelandsc.gov/job-opportunities to view the full job description. Please email cover letters and resumes to tshaffer@ridgelandsc.gov.

Open until Filled.

The Town of Ridgeland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.