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PLANNING AND ZONING

SENIOR PLANNER
posted : 06/30/2025
Status :
Open
Close Date :
07/14/2025
Salary :
62,457.57
Type :
FULL TIME
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General Job Description

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Located on the coast of South Carolina with a temperate climate, abundant recreational opportunities, and a growing population (with an estimated 354,000 residents and expectations of an additional 275,000 by the year 2040), Horry County is seeking a Senior Planner to assist within the development review division of its fast-paced Planning & Zoning Department.

Duties for this Position
  • The Senior Planner for development review will be under the supervision of the Principal Planner and responsible for conducting technical reviews of development plans, in addition to other current planning activities including, but not limited to, preparation of technical reports, assisting with research and drafting technical language for revisions to zoning and development regulations, conducting studies related to development trends, and leading other special projects. This position may also work with various boards, commissions and community groups as needed. The ideal candidate should: Have considerable work experience with development review;
  • Possess a thorough understanding of the end to end development process: site selection process, construction sequencing, applicable state and/or national permits etc.;
  • Previously utilized zoning laws and land development regulations in their day to day work activities;
  • Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, community groups, government officials and development professionals;
  • Feel comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while balancing competing priorities to meet internal and external deadlines;
  • Have the ability to work within an interdisciplinary team, as well as independently with minimal supervision; and
  • Knowledge of basis construction issues, processes and terminology.
Position Minimum Requirements
  • A Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a related field, such as Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Natural Resource Management, or Environmental Science, with a minimum of one to two years of progressive experience or a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the previously mentioned fields and five years of planning experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and ability.
  • Development review experience is necessary in order to perform the duties of the position.
  • Additional experience can include: construction project review, surveying, or civil design, etc. Experience with ArcGIS, and Adobe are strongly preferred.
  • Candidates must be able to pass required pre-employment physical and background check.