JOB DESCRIPTION

We're Hiring: Principal Planner

City of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

North Myrtle Beach is looking for an experienced Principal Planner to help lead the work of our Planning Division. We're a coastal community with a lot going on. Established neighborhoods, oceanfront redevelopment, growth west of the Intracoastal Waterway, and a busy tourism economy all present interesting planning challenges. The issues we deal with are rarely one-size-fits-all, and the decisions we make have a lasting effect on the community.

We're looking for someone who enjoys the work of municipal planning and is comfortable taking on responsibility. Someone who can work through a complicated development proposal, recognize when an ordinance needs improvement, and explain planning decisions clearly to the people affected by them.

About the Position

The Principal Planner will help guide the City's planning efforts while managing projects and supporting the day-to-day work of the division. Responsibilities include:

• Leading long-range planning projects, including comprehensive plan updates and changes to the City's zoning and subdivision ordinances.

• Reviewing development proposals, including subdivisions, planned developments, annexations, and site plans.

• Preparing staff reports and recommendations for the Planning Commission and presenting planning matters to elected and appointed officials.

• Supervising planning staff and working with other City departments on development-related matters.

• Managing planning consultants and special projects.

• Working directly with residents, property owners, and developers to explain City regulations and help them navigate the development process.

This is a hands-on position. You'll be involved in policy discussions, but you'll also need to know the ordinances, understand the details of a project, and help keep the division's work moving.

What We're Looking For

We need a planner with a strong understanding of municipal land use regulations, sound professional judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in City or Regional Planning, Geography, or Landscape Architecture.

• At least six years of municipal planning experience.

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification, or the ability to obtain certification before completing the probationary period.

Two years of management or supervisory experience is preferred. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.

Why North Myrtle Beach?

There's a lot of opportunity here to do meaningful planning work. You'll work on projects that range from individual development proposals to decisions about how the City should grow over the next twenty years. You'll also be part of a department that values good judgment, thoughtful problem-solving, and clear communication.

And if you happen to enjoy spending your time outside of work at the beach, that's certainly a bonus.

BENEFITS

The City of North Myrtle Beach offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Health Center; paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; City-funded retirement contributions; supplemental retirement options; tuition reimbursement; wellness incentives; and discounted Aquatic & Fitness Center membership.

Learn more: https://www.nmb.us/715/Employment---Benefits