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Planner III - Land Use & Development SVCS (Planning and Development) - Memphis and Shelby County

Summary

Works under general supervision of the Deputy Administrator of the Land Use and Development Services department to manage land use and zoning applications of greatest complexity made to the Division of Planning and Development, and support section-level management.

Department: Planning and Development
Job Status: Full-Time
Rate of Pay: $4,553.58 Monthly Min - $7,342.58 Monthly Max
Status: Open
Find out more and apply here.

Minimum Qualifications

100% -
  1. Five (5) years of experience as a project manager or community development planner; AND
  2. Master's degree from an accredited university in planning, engineering, architecture, geography, business, or closely related field preferred.
  3. AICP Certification preferred, but not required.
  4. PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Reviews submissions to the Division of Planning and Development to ensure compliance with the Unified Development Code (UDC). Submissions may include development entitlement applications, permits, zoning letters, variances, or certificates of appropriateness.
  2. Manages assigned development entitlement cases submitted for review by the Land Use Control Board (LUCB), Board of Adjustment (BOA), and Memphis Landmarks Commission (MLC).
  3. Mediates between applicants, neighboring property owners, and boards and bodies on individual cases.
  4. Presents staff findings to the LUCB, BOA, and MLC on a monthly basis. Composes staff reports and conditions for approval, which includes resolutions for individual cases that go before the LUCB, BOA, and MLC.
  5. Conducts presentations to the Memphis City Council and/or Shelby County Board of Commissioners.
  6. Works with the public by responding to a high volume of communication and interaction regarding a wide range of zoning inquiries.
  7. Reviews site plans, subdivision plats, final plans, and special purpose districts to ensure compliance with approvals by the LUCB, BOA, Memphis City Council, UDC, and Shelby County Board of Commissioners.
  8. Leads periodic review and update of the Unified Development Code (UDC).
  9. Prepares maps Geographic Information System (GIS).
  10. Acts as a resource to other planners on zoning letters and zoning review for permit applications and on routine requests and inquiries submitted to the Division of Planning and Development, as required.
  11. Prepares and presents reports to the Technical Review Committee.
  12. May perform supervisory functions when the Deputy Administrator is unavailable as needed.
  13. Manages other special projects as assigned.
  14. Performs other related duties as required or directed.


KSA's

  1. Strong presentation skills and written and verbal communication skills.
  2. Knowledge in working with zoning codes and subdivision regulations.
  3. Knowledge of working with municipal or county departments, especially planning and engineering departments.
  4. Ability to research laws, ordinances, rules and regulations to prepare technical and legal documents.
  5. Ability to understand and interpret site plans.
  6. Ability to plan, organize, and maintain an even flow of work and meet deadlines.
  7. Ability to courteously engage with the public and resolve problematic situations.
  8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  9. General computer knowledge and skills.