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Professional Planner - Planning and Development Services (PDS) of Kenton County, KY

Associate/Principal Planner
Planning and Development Services (PDS) of Kenton County (KY)

Planning and Development Services of Kenton County (PDS) is seeking a professional planner to join its Planning and Zoning Administration team. Located in the heart of the Cincinnati metro region, PDS serves 160,000 residents that live, work, and play in a dynamic setting.

Our landscape ranges from rural agricultural areas to true urban development patterns and everything in between. We are neighbors of downtown Cincinnati and are a key part of an energetic region that features diverse arts, major league sports, multiple higher education institutions, and the natural beauty of hills and valleys of Kentucky’s outer Bluegrass region.

Our Planning and Zoning Administration team conducts long-grange planning projects including updates to the comprehensive plan as well as small area studies, land use plans, and redevelopment plans for local jurisdictions. It also provides staff support to the Kenton County Planning Commission in the review of zoning map amendments, text amendments, and development plans. This position will be primarily focused on long-range planning activities but will also include current-planning roles from time to time.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, outgoing, and a team player with both internal and external teams. Strong written, oral, and visual communication skills are essential. Commitments to public involvement and citizen engagement are a central focus of this role. Previous experience with long-range project management and GIS analysis are a plus.

PDS will consider candidates with a minimum of one year and up to three years of professional experience in planning or related fields. The starting position (associate or principal planner) as well as starting salary will depend on the qualifications of the selected candidate. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in planning or landscape architecture is required.

PDS provides an attractive benefits package and a modern, friendly, and collaborative work environment. All new hires are expected to achieve AICP certification or state licensure for a landscape architect within the first year of eligibility. 

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter by Friday, March 3rd. 

EOE/Smoke- and Drug-free Workplace.

Contact Information
Phone: 859.331.8980
Fax: 859.331.8987
E-mail Address: resume@pdskc.org

Postal Address 
PDS
Attn: Planner Search
2332 Royal Drive
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017-2008