Planner 1 - Plan Review

Position Description

Nashville/Davidson County is seeking experienced individuals to join the Land Development and Design Division. It is an exciting time to be a part of a team that is shaping Nashville's future.

The Metro Nashville Planning Department is comprised of planners and designers with expertise in land use, architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design. Planner 1 - Plan Review position provides analysis and recommendations throughout Metro Nashville on current planning and development, community planning, and urban design and landscape issues in a wide variety of urban, suburban, and rural contexts. The Land Development and Design Division is responsible for current planning within the 526 square miles that make up Nashville/Davidson County, including review of rezoning requests, application of overlays, site plans, mandatory referrals, and subdivision requests.

• This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness for qualifying loans.

Typical Duties

• Review subdivisions, rezonings, and other applications related to the zoning code.

• Guide applicants through the development process.

• Write staff reports.

• Make presentations to the Planning Commission.

• Communicate effectively with other Metro Departments, development professionals, citizens, and engineers.

• Accurately process, review, analyze and critique development issues with an emphasis on good urban design principles.

• Write clearly and prepare concise and accurate letters, reports, and presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field and two (2) years of related experience.

OR

Master's degree in planning or related field from an accredited college or university.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic legal principles of land development and zoning

• Knowledge of form-based codes and New Urbanism

• Current planning (zoning/subdivision review) experience for a local government is desired

No online applications for this position.

Qualified applicants shouldsend letter of interest, specifying the position 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

Candidate materials accepted through June 28, 2024.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to the Compliance Coordinator, at (615) 862-7230.