Municipal Planning Director

Planning Director

City of Inman South Carolina Full-Time Reports to the City Administrator 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 at the crossroads of Interstates 26 and 85 and just ten minutes from downtown Spartanburg Inman offers small-town charm alongside easy access to Charlotte Asheville Greenville Columbia and Atlanta.

The Citys historic downtown has recently undergone a major streetscape renovation new subdivisions are moving toward construction following annexation the 159-unit Inman Mills apartment renovation is complete three new restaurants have opened downtown and the Saluda Grade Trail a 31-mile rails-to-trails project is set to begin within the next two years. 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 Citys planning and zoning activities. This position develops comprehensive plans and strategies for the Citys growth and development and ensures the equitable and reasonable enforcement of approved City codes and regulations related to development. The Planning Director reports directly to the City Administrator and serves as the Citys Zoning Administrator.

Serve as the Citys Zoning Administrator researching issues policies and concepts related to planning zoning and development.

Present reports analysis and findings to the Planning Commission and City Council.

Prepare written responses to public requests zoning applications and ordinance or development code changes.

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

Coordinate local comprehensive planning efforts with county state and regional planning officials to support development that is well-aligned across governmental boundaries.

Provide leadership training and performance guidance for planning staff and department operations.

Bachelors degree in Urban or Regional Planning Zoning or a related field required; Masters degree preferred.

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

Three to five years of personnel management experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Valid South Carolina drivers license required.

AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification preferred.

Extensive knowledge of planning programs processes and zoning laws along with working knowledge of GIS applications.

Salary based on qualifications and experience.

Participation in 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.

Life insurance and short-term disability benefits.

Professional educational opportunities.

Eleven paid holidays annually.

Healthy Living and Childcare supplements available.

Applications are accepted online at This position is open until filled.

The City of Inman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and background investigations which may include criminal history driving record credit report employment history education verification and personal references.