Zoning Enforcement Officer (Salary commensurate with experience)

Summary

Salary: $48,000.00 Annually
Location : 1018 Second Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach, SC
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 00838
Department: Planning and Development
Division: Planning
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 9/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Statement of Job

Under general supervision, provides assistance to the Zoning Administrator in enforcing the zoning ordinance of the City of North Myrtle Beach. Duties will include all enforcement activities, responding to complaints, data input, and property inspection for compliance.
Minimum Training and Experience

Education: High school diploma or GEDExperience: One (1) year of experience in Municipal or County Planning, Zoning Administration, Law Enforcement, or related fieldCertifications:

• Valid driver's license

Preferred: 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 an automobile and a variety of automated office machines, which includes a computer, copier, etc. Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Other Information

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provides assistance to the Zoning Administrator in enforcing the zoning ordinance of the City of North Myrtle Beach.

Provides assistance to the public regarding zoning requirements.

Performs research of tax records to gather pertinent information regarding ownership to be used when enforcing the ordinance.

Performs data input for creating property files using the existing software of the department.

Performs proactive enforcement through general patrol in field for sign and banner violations, tree cutting violations, and any other illegal zoning related activity.

Maintains records of enforcement including picture and video recordings; issues citations and takes cases to court when necessary.

Performs final inspections for zoning compliance prior to the building inspectors certificate of occupancy or the certificate of completion inspection.

Performs property inspection to close files on small projects.

Responds to complaints from the general public; keeps complaint records and follow-up as well as dispensation.

Assists the Code Enforcement Officer when necessary in the enforcement of codes not located within the Zoning Ordinance.

Assists the Building Division when necessary; issues stop work orders for illegal construction and other violations pertaining to zoning matters.

Operates a variety of equipment such as an automobile, microfiche reader/printer, copier, cameras, postage machine, cell phone, fax machine, etc.

Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks.

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.

Punctual, regular, and reliable attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at the City of North Myrtle Beach.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs other 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 Benefit
The 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$277.00Dental 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 Center
The 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 yearSick 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)
Retirement
Retirement 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 Insurance
Basic 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.

Job Description

Salary: $48,000.00 Annually
Location : 1018 Second Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach, SC
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 00838
Department: Planning and Development
Division: Planning
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 9/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Statement of Job

Under general supervision, provides assistance to the Zoning Administrator in enforcing the zoning ordinance of the City of North Myrtle Beach. Duties will include all enforcement activities, responding to complaints, data input, and property inspection for compliance.
Minimum Training and Experience

Education: High school diploma or GEDExperience: One (1) year of experience in Municipal or County Planning, Zoning Administration, Law Enforcement, or related fieldCertifications:

• Valid driver's license

Preferred: 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 an automobile and a variety of automated office machines, which includes a computer, copier, etc. Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Other Information

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provides assistance to the Zoning Administrator in enforcing the zoning ordinance of the City of North Myrtle Beach.

Provides assistance to the public regarding zoning requirements.

Performs research of tax records to gather pertinent information regarding ownership to be used when enforcing the ordinance.

Performs data input for creating property files using the existing software of the department.

Performs proactive enforcement through general patrol in field for sign and banner violations, tree cutting violations, and any other illegal zoning related activity.

Maintains records of enforcement including picture and video recordings; issues citations and takes cases to court when necessary.

Performs final inspections for zoning compliance prior to the building inspectors certificate of occupancy or the certificate of completion inspection.

Performs property inspection to close files on small projects.

Responds to complaints from the general public; keeps complaint records and follow-up as well as dispensation.

Assists the Code Enforcement Officer when necessary in the enforcement of codes not located within the Zoning Ordinance.

Assists the Building Division when necessary; issues stop work orders for illegal construction and other violations pertaining to zoning matters.

Operates a variety of equipment such as an automobile, microfiche reader/printer, copier, cameras, postage machine, cell phone, fax machine, etc.

Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks.

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.

Punctual, regular, and reliable attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at the City of North Myrtle Beach.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs other 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 Benefit
The 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$277.00Dental 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 Center
The 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 yearSick 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)
Retirement
Retirement 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 Insurance
Basic 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.