Principal Planner at City of Spartanburg – South Carolina

The City of Spartanburg seeks a motivated, collaborative, civic-minded professional to contribute to our expanding Planning Department. The individual in this role will have the unique chance to join the city at an exciting moment in its evolution. A combination of public and private investment downtown is spurring the regeneration of the city’s physical realm and economic opportunities for city residents.

As a key member of our dedicated team, you will be at the forefront of diverse planning and design, zoning, and development initiatives that will shape Spartanburg’s future. The Principal Planner will work closely with the Planning Director to steer the strategic vision outlined in the recently adopted comprehensive plan, which places a strong emphasis on equity and ensuring the benefits of these investments are shared across the community.

Our current projects are not just any projects. They are significant, complex, and impactful. We are advancing the short-term work plan for the updated Comprehensive Plan, updating urban design guidelines, and preparing for the zoning code rewrite to include form-based elements.

The Principal Planner will also contribute to a variety of complex current planning projects that include initiatives set to reshape Spartanburg through significant investments of over $750 million by the city and county, and regional, and national partners. This includes a landmark $435 million minor league baseball stadium, surrounded by mixed-use development.

We want to hear from you if you are seeking professional growth and the rare planning opportunity to contribute to transformational initiatives as part of a community that embraces innovation, collaboration, and belonging.
Experience and Training

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional planning, urban design, landscape architecture, or an architecture degree, or a closely related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible urban planning experience in multiple areas of practice notably zoning, urban design, public space planning, project implementation and supervisory experience; or
• Any combination of experience and training, which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid S.C. driver’s license with no restrictions.

Acceptable Experience and Training
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional planning, urban design, landscape architecture, or an architecture degree, or a closely related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible urban planning experience in multiple areas of practice notably zoning, urban design, public space planning, project implementation and supervisory experience; or
• Any combination of experience and training, which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid S.C. driver’s license with no restrictions.

Preferred
• Strong graphic skills (computer and/or hand)
• A member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
• CNU Certification
• LEED Certification
Salary depends on experience.