Location: Nashville, TN

Planner 1 - Land Development: Customer Service

Salary: $74,117.92

Closing: April 15, 2024

Description
Would you like to have a positive impact on the built environment in a rapidly changing and growing metropolitan area? If so, consider applying to work with the Metro Nashville Planning Department, which is seeking to hire a Planner 1-Front Counter to join our team.

The purpose of the Metro Nashville Land Development Program is to provide design expertise, professional planning advice, and policy and regulatory tools and techniques to decision-makers, developers, and the public so they can have the information and regulatory framework to implement and apply the principles of sustainable development consistent with the community’s vision established in the General Plan.

The Nashville region is home to more than two million people and more than 70,000 businesses. Many corporate headquarter giants call Middle Tennessee home, including Nissan North America, Bridgestone Americas, Dollar General, Hospital Corporation of America, iHeartMedia, and Mitsubishi. A national hub for the creative class, Nashville has the strongest concentration of the music industry in America.

Nashville and Davidson County's population is growing and becoming more diverse. By 2040, projections say Nashville will welcome 200,000 more people and over 300,000 more jobs. Nashville/Davidson County has a culture grounded in inclusivity and friendliness, creativity and entrepreneurship, and concern for others. Cultural diversity, unique neighborhoods, a variety of industries and a thriving creative community make Middle Tennessee among the nation’s best locations for relocating, expanding, and startup companies.

Land Development front counter planners preview subdivisions, rezonings, and other applications related to the zoning code, guide applicants through the development process, and write staff reports advising the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Planner 1 will also interact with the general public to provide information about local planning policies and codes. The front counter operates Monday through Friday and serves the public in person and over the phone. Front counter planners are expected to work full-time on site in the office.

Successful Candidate

• Enthusiastic about current planning and customer service.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends in community and urban planning.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to community development and capital improvements.
• Skill in collecting and/or analyzing data.
• Skill in working with the public.
• Ability to read and interpret complex materials.
• Ability to conduct studies, analyze findings, and determine trends and/or make recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to present technical and statistical data.
• Ability to process paperwork and prepare agenda items according to established procedures.
• Ability to coordinate the work of others as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Education and Certification Requirements
Education and Certification requirements: bachelor’s degree in planning, or related field, from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of related experience, or master’s degree in planning or related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of related experience. Current planning experience for a local government is preferred.

How to Apply
Qualified applicants should send letter of interest and resume to:

Randi Semrick
Human Resources Administrator
Metro Nashville Planning Department
800 President Ronald Reagan Way
P.O. Box 196300
Nashville, TN 37219-6300
or
E-mail to: randi.semrick@nashville.gov