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Planner II, Metropolitan Planning Department of Nashville/Davidson County - Nashville, TN

Planner 2

Metropolitan Planning Department of Nashville/Davidson County, TN
Professional Area: 
Other topics not covered above
Experience: 
3-5 years
Contact person: 
Carrie Logan

Email: 
carrie.logan@nashville.gov
Location: 
NashvilleTN
Nashville/Davidson County is seeking experienced individuals to join the Land Development and Design Division.  This position leads the review of a variety of challenging cases and projects.  Music City was recently ranked No. 5 on the “U.S. Regions To Watch In 2014” list published on Forbes.com.  It is an exciting time to be a part of a team that is shaping Nashville’s future.
Assigned to the Land Development & Design Division of the Metropolitan Planning Department, this position will perform and coordinate professional level work relating to the review of zone changes, PUDs, text amendments, permits and subdivision plats.  Must be enthusiastic about current planning.  This position will staff the Planning Department’s front counter for customer service.  Therefore, ability to communicate at a high level with other Metro Departments, development professionals, citizens and engineers is desired.  Must have the ability to accurately process, review, analyze and critique complex development applications with an emphasis on good urban design principles.  Ability to write clearly and prepare concise and accurate staff reports and presentations is also desired. Other qualifications include:  knowledge of basic legal principles of land development and zoning; knowledge of form-based codes and New Urbanism; attention to detail; compliance with time-sensitive deadlines; clear and timely communication with a variety of stakeholders; strong prioritization and negotiation skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
Education and Certification requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Planning, or related field, from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of related experience, or Master's Degree in Planning or related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of related experience.  Current planning experience for a local government desired.  Salary $52,691. 
If you have submitted your letter of interest and resume since December 2013, it is still on file. Qualified applicants only should send letter of interest and resume to: 

Carrie Logan
Metro Nashville Planning Department
800 Second Avenue South
P.O. Box 196300
Nashville, TN 37219-6300
 or
E-mail to:  carrie.logan@nashville.gov
(No Phone Calls Please)
The Planning Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline or any other employment practices because of non-merit factors shall be prohibited. For ADA inquiries, contact Josie Bass, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at (615) 862-7150 or e-mail her at josie.bass@nashville.gov. For Title VI inquiries, contact Human Relations at (615) 880-3370. For all employment-related inquiries, contact Human Resources at (615) 862-6640.