Background/Purpose of Request:
As a part of the recent restructuring of the Planning Department, the existing Planning Manager Position is requested to be reallocated into two positions that focuses on meeting the higher activity levels that are being experienced especially related to customer service and the project review process. Brunswick County Planning has been experiencing increases in activity that is creating increase demands on existing staff and is compromising vital customer service initiatives. Brunswick County continues to be the fastest growing county in the state and projections indicate that steady growth will continue over the coming decades. To accommodate the anticipated growth, additional professional level and technician level staff resources are needed to maintain responsive and high-quality customer service. The Current Project Planner Position (Grade 66) and the Planning Technician (Grade 63) are requested to address these needs.
The total impact to the Approved 2017-18 Budget is an increase of $841.88 from half year (January to June). The total estimated cost for both positions (including salaries and benefits) is $227,170 annually. The breakdown is $61,229.00 for the Current Project Planner Position and $53,829.00 for the Planning Technician.
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