Zoning Administrator

General Job Description Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Planning, is responsible for administering the Zoning Ordinance. Duties for this Position

• Duties include but are not limited to preparation of staff reports for the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and County Council; conducting land use studies; preparing and initiating amendments to Horry County ordinances; commercial plan review for compliance with landscaping and parking standards; working with Code Enforcement inspectors on enforcement of all zoning, parking, and sign ordinances; making public presentations, etc.
• Conducts Zoning Board of Appeals meetings.
• Work involves providing technical guidance to department staff, and considerable public contact often in sensitive or emotional issues requiring judgment, firmness, and tact.
• A demonstrated history of developing and maintaining positive, service-focused relationships with the public and other departments is desired.

Additional Information

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration, or Political Science and three to five years’ experience in zoning administration; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Candidates must be able to pass required pre-employment physical and background check.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.