Senior City Planner & Planning Lead

City of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Ocean Drive Beach (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, seeks a Planning Director to lead the planning program under limited supervision. The role develops analyses and recommendations on planning and development issues, and presents reports to the Planning Commission and City Council.

The incumbent supervises planning activities, advances land use legislation, and coordinates with the Director of Planning & Development and other city staff to implement the Comprehensive Plan and Beach Management Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in City and/or Regional Planning or Geography or Landscape Architecture.
• Six (6) years of experience in municipal planning.
• Professional certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
• Two (2) years management / supervisory experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develops the regularly scheduled Planning Commission agendas and associated staff reports, analyses, and recommendations.
• Schedules meetings and attends all workshops and meetings.
• Oversees reports and presentations brought before the Planning Commission by staff.
• Prepares budget requests for consulting assistance for the Director’s review.
• Oversees the Comprehensive Plan elements and zoning regulations revisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Public policy knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in City and/or Regional Planning, Geography, or Landscape Architecture

Six years of municipal planning experience

AICP certification

Two years management / supervisory experience

Job description

The City of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, seeks a Planning Director to lead the planning program under limited supervision. The role develops analyses and recommendations on planning and development issues, and presents reports to the Planning Commission and City Council.

The incumbent supervises planning activities, advances land use legislation, and coordinates with the Director of Planning & Development and other city staff to implement the Comprehensive Plan and Beach Management Plan.