Planning and Zoning Administrator , Town of Lyman
• Interprets & enforces the Town of Lyman Zoning Ordinance, Land Development Regulations, & International Property Maintenance Code. • Receives, investigates, & responds to zoning & code enforcement complaints. • Reviews subdivision, site, & development plans for zoning compliance. • Provides zoning & land development requirements to Town staff, developers, contractors, & the general public. • Coordinates zoning approvals with engineering review, subdivision review, & project tracking processes. • Develops/maintains forms & processes for accurate & consistent enforcement of Zoning Ord
• Prepares and presents monthly planning and zoning activity reports to Town Council. • Drafts and administers proposed zoning-related ordinances, including: o Zoning reclassification ordinances o Annexation ordinances o Zoning ordinance amendments o Amendments related to or impacting the Comprehensive Plan • Attends all Town Council meetings to present reports, provide professional analysis, and respond to Council questions regarding zoning and land use items on the agenda. • Serves as the primary staff liaison to Town Council on zoning and land use matters.
• Coordinates and manages all correspondence, scheduling, agendas, packets, notices, and supporting documentation for Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings. • Ensures compliance with public notice requirements, statutory timelines, and procedural standards. • Attends and supports all Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings. • Prepares and distributes official meeting minutes and maintains permanent board records, including variances, special exceptions, administrative appeals, and zoning amendments.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in city, regional, or urban planning; architecture; public policy; public administration; or a related field is required.
Experience: • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in planning, zoning, land use, land development, and/or code enforcement. • Prior municipal government experience is strongly preferred. • Experience working in the Upstate region of South Carolina is a plus.
Skills & Knowledge: • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint) required. • Experience with GIS and mapping software preferred. • Must be self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work productively with limited supervision. • Valid South Carolina driver’s license required.
Submit resumes to Town Administrator, Noel Blackwell, via email at nblackwell@lymansc.gov