Strategic Community Planner & Project Lead

Horry County Government; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Horry County Government seeks a Senior Planner to lead long-range planning efforts, including updating the Comprehensive Plan and drafting planning documents. The role coordinates with County staff, boards, and community partners, and may involve evening meetings.

The candidate should hold a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning (or related field) with 1–2 years of experience, and have strong written and oral communication, plus ArcGIS and/or Adobe Creative Suite skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field with 1–2 years experience.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• ArcGIS and/or Adobe Creative Suite experience or willingness to learn within one year.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with planning studies, development applications, P&Z staff reports and presenting to boards.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced professional work related to variety of planning assignments.
• Manages complex planning studies and development applications.
• Reviews and processes complex projects related to Comprehensive Plan.
• Coordinate all planning activities, capital planning and Transportation Plans.
• Manage and prepare Planning & Zoning (P&Z) staff reports.
• Present reports to staff, planning and zoning boards.
• Attends one or more evening and weekend meetings as needed.

Skills

Urban planning

Oral communication

Written communication

GIS

ArcGIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Software

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Horry County Government seeks a Senior Planner to lead long-range planning efforts, including updating the Comprehensive Plan and drafting planning documents. The role coordinates with County staff, boards, and community partners, and may involve evening meetings.

The candidate should hold a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning (or related field) with 1–2 years of experience, and have strong written and oral communication, plus ArcGIS and/or Adobe Creative Suite skills.