Senior City Planner & Planning Program Lead

City of North Myrtle Beach; North Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of North Myrtle Beach is seeking a Planning Director to lead the city's planning program under limited supervision. The role focuses on program development, analyses, and providing recommendations on planning and development issues to the Planning Commission and City Council.

The position requires a Bachelor's in planning or related field, 6 years municipal planning experience, AICP certification, and preferred 2 years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in City and/or Regional Planning, 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).
• The City retains the right to determine equivalencies and certifications not possessed at hire must be obtained before probation ends.

Responsibilities

• Develops Planning Commission agendas, staff analyses and recommendations.
• Schedules meetings and coordinates with media.
• Supervises reports and presentations to Planning Commission.
• Prepares budget requests for consulting assistance.
• Develops and revises land use legislation and Comprehensive Plan elements.
• Reviews subdivision and zoning regulations and plat compliance.
• Represents the City at planning efforts and provides technical support to City Council.

Skills

Planning

Policy analysis

Staff supervision

Ordinances

Zoning

Budgeting

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's in City/Regional Planning

AICP certification

Municipal planning experience

Management experience

Job description

City of North Myrtle Beach is seeking a Planning Director to lead the city's planning program under limited supervision. The role focuses on program development, analyses, and providing recommendations on planning and development issues to the Planning Commission and City Council.

The position requires a Bachelor's in planning or related field, 6 years municipal planning experience, AICP certification, and preferred 2 years of supervisory experience.