Project Coordinator

The purpose of this class is to coordinate project and permit submittal and review for land development and building construction within Dorchester County in support of the Planning & Zoning, Building, Public Works, Water & Sewer Departments. This position will also serve as the primary point of contact for, and manage, the County's Evolve Management system. The class works within broad policy and organizational guidelines, does independent planning and implementation, and reports progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.

This class establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other County employees, municipalities, state and federal officials, representatives of historic and neighborhood organizations, business and community organizations and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

• Processes all project and permit submittals through the Evolve management system.
• Distributes project and permit submittals to appropriate reviewers.
• Ensures completeness of applications prior to distributing for review.
• Serves as the designated point of contact for the County to manage the Evolve management system.
• Works with developers, engineers, surveyors, and architects to ensure complete submittals.
• Ensures all approvals from County and outside agencies have been given before permits are issued.
• Provides support to citizens working in Evolve.
• Provides support to other departments such as Assessor, Business License, and Economic Development with Evolve.
• Prepares and distributes agendas for Technical Review Committee and Consolidated Review Committee.
• Generate bills
• Collects fines, fees and payments, and issues receipts.
• Types letters, memos, and other correspondence for the appropriate office or department.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with county staff, elected and appointed officials, and the development community to ensure streamline project reviews.
• Performs general administrative work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, reviewing mail and literature, conducting and attending meetings, etc.
• Attends training, conferences, seminars, meetings, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associate's degree in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requires at least two (2) years of professional experience in a development review setting.

Must possess a valid state driver's license.