Salary: $85,000.00 Annually
Location : 1018 Second Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach, SC
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 00872
Department: Planning and Development
Division: Planning
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 5/6/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
General Statement of Job Under limited supervision, manages the City's planning program. Performs planning and technical duties associated with program development and supervision. Prepares professional analyses and recommendations on various planning and development issues. Researches, prepares, and presents reports to Planning Commission and management staff; prepares reports for City Council as directed by the Director of Planning & Development. Supervises planning activities including subdivision review and development of land use legislation.
Minimum Training and Experience Education: Bachelor's degree in City and/or Regional Planning, or Geography or Landscape Architecture.Experience: Six (6) years of experience in municipal planning, Certifications:
- Professional certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Preferred:
- Two (2) years management / supervisory experience
Note:
- The City retains the right to determine equivalencies. Any certifications not possessed at hire, must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation in order to continue employment with the City.
Physical Requirements Must be physically able to operate a variety of related machines and equipment including a computer, printer, fax, phone system, copier, etc. Must be able to exert up to five pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but work may involve walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, etc. for brief periods of time. Must be able to lift/carry weights of five pounds.
Other Information ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Is responsible for the development of the regularly scheduled Planning Commission agendas and all associated staff reports, analyses, and recommendations. Schedules meetings, notifies media and attends all workshops and meetings. Supervises development of all reports and presentations brought before the Planning Commission by other staff.
Prepares written reports and issue papers on items forwarded from the Planning Commission for consideration by City Council. Develops ordinances for zoning amendments (map and text), Planned Development District (PDD) regulations, annexations, and other land use legislation.
Attends City Council workshops/meetings and provides technical informationor presentations to Council as requested by the Director. . Prepares budget requests for consulting assistance for the Director's review in advance of the annual budget retreat.
Supervises various long-term projects such as revising, adopting, and implementing Comprehensive Plan elements, reviewing zoning map designations for conformity with Comprehensive Plan recommendations, developing and revising Beach Management Plan, preparing revisions to subdivision and zoning regulations, and other research and planning development activities.
Reviews plats for compliance with subdivision regulations and presentation to Planning Commission. Stamps plats certifying they comply with subdivision regulations for recording in Horry County records. Develops and maintains file system of approved plats within the City.
Develops annual work program for Planning Division and provides technical support for related City Council presentations as requested by the Director.
Provides annexation information to interested parties; develops pre-annexation agreements as needed; presents requests to Planning Commission and provides technical support for City Council consideration as requested by the Director; conducts research for use in verifying boundaries and identifying areas to target for future annexation efforts.
Reviews site plans and other development proposals for design and conformance to subdivision and PDD requirements, compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, and provides professional recommendations.
Supervises assigned staff members. Oversees progress of professional consulting firms under contract. Oversees all activities of the municipal planning commission, including compliance with SC Planning Enabling Legislation.
Interacts and communicates with departmental supervisors and employees, department heads and employees, City Manager, Planning Commission, Director of Planning and Development, Board of Zoning Appeals, Mayor, City Council, City Engineer, City Attorney, and other City department heads and employees.
Acts as representative for the City at various required planning efforts when needed.
Punctual, regular, and reliable attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at the City of North Myrtle Beach.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs related duties as required.
All employees of the municipality shall learn the emergency operations procedures for their respective department and position and execute these duties fully during times of emergency. This may or may not include assignment to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Health & Wellness Employee Health Center (EHC) The City of North Myrtle Beach (CNMB) provides an EHC for full-time employees and eligible dependents on the city's health insurance plan. The EHC provides sick visits, primary care, onsite Rx, and annual physicals with no copays.
Wellness BenefitThe CNMB maintains a Wellness Incentive Plan (WIP) for full-time employees and spouses on the city's health insurance plan. The WIP is designed to help reduce health risk among employees and promote a healthy workplace.
Participating in the WIP provides the benefits of:
• Saving money on insurance premiums
• Earning up to $505 in HRA funds
• Being proactive about your health
• Helping to keep City health insurance premiums low
Health Insurance (In-network)• $1,000 individual deductible
• $3,000 family deductible
• Annual maximum out of pocket $3,000 per individual/ $7,500 per family including deductibles, copays and coinsurance
• Primary care $35 copay/ Specialty $45 copay
Health insurance deductions below Per Pay PeriodPlansWellness ParticipantWellness Non-ParticipantEmployee$0.00$42.00Employee/Child$68.00$102.00Employee/Spouse$123.00$204.00Family$169.00$277.00
Dental Insurance • Preventative services covered at 100% in-network
• Major services covered at 50% in-network
• Annual maximum of $1,750
Prescription Benefits • $10 Generic/$35 Formulary/$45 Non-Formulary
• Mail order and specialty pharmacy available
Vision Care • $225 material allowance (in-network) every benefit period towards prescription or nonprescription eyewear with a one-time $25 copay
• In-network vision exams covered 100% with a $10 copay
Aquatic & Fitness CenterThe CNMB offers full-time employees a discounted membership at the Aquatic & Fitness Center. Membership can be paid through payroll deduction.
Other Benefits• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
Holidays and Leave Paid Holidays • New Year's Day
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Fourth of July
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• Four floating holidays (two personal)
Vacation Leave Years of ServiceRegular FT0 to 580 hours each year5 to 10120 hours each year10 or More160 hours each year
Sick Time • 80 hours annually on January 1st
• Unused sick time is paid out at 50% in February of the following year
Holiday Bonus• Full-time employees, employed before August 15th of each year, are eligible for a Holiday Bonus
Employee Tenure • Longevity awards at every five years of service (5 percent bonus)
RetirementRetirement health insurance is available if eligibility requirements are met.
General Retirement General Employees* are enrolled in a 401(a) account upon hire. The account is funded by contributions made by the employee and the City.
• City contributes 8% of employee's salary & employee contributes a mandatory 2%
• Vesting: 5 years of service
Supplemental Retirement 457 Plan Designed for full-time employees to save and invest money with tax benefits. Contributions are made to an account based on the amount the employee chooses to allocate. Key features of the plan include:
• Flexible withdrawal upon separation from employment
• Withdrawals after age 59 1/2 or due to a qualified unforeseeable emergency
• For general employees*, the City will match contributions up to 6% of salary after 2 years of full-time employment.
Roth IRA • Available for employees to complement other retirement plans by allowing for tax-free earnings and, if needed, flexible withdrawals.
*General Employees are all City of NMB employees that are not eligible for PEBA.
Life InsuranceBasic Term Life/AD&D • Policy of $10,000 paid for by the City
Voluntary Term Life • Coverage up to $200,000 not to exceed 5 times annual base salary
• Can also be purchased for spouse and/or children
General Employee*-Additional Term Life • Mandatory coverage
• Employee benefit-1x annual salary
• Coverage can be purchased for spouse or children $10,000/$5,000
Disclaimer: The City reserves the right to modify or eliminate, determine eligibility changes and/or revise employee benefits plans, premiums, and/or benefits at any time with or without notice. Nothing described herein creates a contract. Programs are subject to annual appropriations, policies and benefits, and plan descriptions.
