Strategic Planning Director jobs in South Carolina

City of Inman
Salary: DOQ
Closing Date: Until filled

Job Duties

Under limited supervision, plans, organizes and directs the City’s planning and zoning activities. Work involves developing comprehensive plans and strategies for City growth and development, ensuring the equitable and reasonable enforcement of approved City codes and regulations related to development. This position reports directly to the City Administrator.

Serves as the City’s Zoning Administrator – conducts research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning, zoning, and development; presents reports, analysis, and findings to the planning commission and/or city council; prepares written reports in response to public requests for zoning applications and various ordinance and development code changes.

Directs the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan for the City based on City goals and values, growth, and development issues, identified citizen needs, and state and federal laws.
Coordinates local comprehensive planning efforts with county, state, and regional planning officials to facilitate the development of an effective plan coordinated across governmental boundaries.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Zoning or a related field required; Master’s Degree is preferred; supplemented by three years of experience in planning, zoning, or closely related field; 3-5 years of personnel management preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license. Possession and maintenance of American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is preferred. Extensive knowledge of planning programs and processes; extensive knowledge of zoning laws; working knowledge of personal computers and GIS applications.