Municipal Planning Director

Planning Director

Cityof Inman, South Carolina | Full-Time | Reports to the CityAdministrator | Open Until Filled

Inman, South Carolina is entering an exciting season of growth,and the City is looking for a Planning Director to help guide it. Positioned atthe crossroads of Interstates 26 and 85 and just ten minutes from downtownSpartanburg, Inman offers small-town charm alongside easy access to Charlotte,Asheville, Greenville, Columbia, and Atlanta.

The City's historic downtown has recently undergone a majorstreetscape renovation, new subdivisions are moving toward constructionfollowing annexation, the 159-unit Inman Mills apartment renovation iscomplete, three new restaurants have opened downtown, and the Saluda GradeTrail, a 31-mile rails-to-trails project, is set to begin within the next twoyears. This is a rare opportunity for a planning professional to have a direct,visible hand in shaping how that growth unfolds.

Under limited supervision, the Planning Director plans,organizes, and directs the City's planning and zoning activities. This positiondevelops comprehensive plans and strategies for the City's growth anddevelopment, and ensures the equitable and reasonable enforcement of approvedCity codes and regulations related to development. The Planning Directorreports directly to the City Administrator and serves as the City's ZoningAdministrator.

Serve asthe City's Zoning Administrator, researching issues, policies, and conceptsrelated to planning, zoning, and development.

Presentreports, analysis, and findings to the Planning Commission and City Council.

Preparewritten responses to public requests, zoning applications, and ordinance ordevelopment code changes.

Direct thedevelopment and implementation of a comprehensive plan based on City goals,growth issues, citizen needs, and applicable state and federal law.

Coordinatelocal comprehensive planning efforts with county, state, and regional planningofficials to support development that is well-aligned across governmentalboundaries.

Provideleadership, training, and performance guidance for planning staff anddepartment operations.

Requirements

Bachelor'sdegree in Urban or Regional Planning, Zoning, or a related field required;Master's degree preferred.

Three ormore years of experience in planning, zoning, or a closely related field.

Three tofive years of personnel management experience preferred, or an equivalentcombination of education, training, and experience.

ValidSouth Carolina driver's license required.

AICP(American Institute of Certified Planners) certification preferred.

Extensiveknowledge of planning programs, processes, and zoning laws, along with workingknowledge of GIS applications.

Benefits

Salarybased on qualifications and experience.

Participationin the South Carolina local government employee retirement system.

Health,vision, and dental insurance through the SC Public Employee Benefit Authority,with employee health coverage paid by the City.

Lifeinsurance and short-term disability benefits.

Professionaleducational opportunities.

Elevenpaid holidays annually.

HealthyLiving and Childcare supplements available.

Applications are accepted online at www.cityofinman.org/employment.php. This position is open until filled.

The City of Inman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All joboffers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen andbackground investigations, which may include criminal history, driving record,credit report, employment history, education verification, and personalreferences.