Georgetown-Scott County Planning Commission is seeking a professional planner (I, II, or III DOE) who will perform a variety of administrative and technical work oriented to current, long range and/or community planning.  This team member’s work will include research, analysis, plan/report preparation, and work with committees and the public, in a supportive role to the Director of Development Services.  Serves as a staff planner for Boards & Commissions as assigned by the Director. May perform limited supervisory work as a senior planner. See full job description for all planner categories at https://www.gscplanning.com/employment.

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, or related field is preferred.

Experience:  Minimum one (1) year of professional planning experience, including internships, of a progressively responsible nature in a public or private planning agency is required.  A Master’s degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to
[email protected].  Application Deadline:  Open until filled. 
Salary range:
Planner I - $40,000-$52,000/year depending on qualifications.
Planner II – $45,000-$57,000/year depending on qualifications.
Planner III - $60,000-$72,000/year depending on qualifications.

The purpose of this position is to presents findings of planning and zoning projects at public meetings and hearings. Analyzes land use, demographic and economic information researched from maps and published sources. Prepares maps, recommendations and comprehensive reports on alternative strategies, impact of land use changes, and multi-modal transportation projects. Investigates and inspects properties, site plans, and study areas to identify planning issues and to assess potential solutions. Serves as project manager for zoning and subdivision proposals in a multi-agency review process.  This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. Read full description here.

This position supervises community planning or land development regulations, activities and projects. Analyze land use cases, and present findings of planning and zoning projects at public meetings and hearings. Supervises and trains staff as a technical expert for land development regulations and long-range plans and studies. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.   Get full description and application details here. 

The City of Huntington, W.Va., seeks candidates for Planning Director. This is a highly responsible administrative and technical position in directing the overall planning and zoning functions of the City's Department of Planning and Development. This position involves responsibility for planning activities within the City and the development and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. Work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of planning techniques and a thorough understanding of urban social-economic conditions. The job requires minimal supervision and involves preparation of research data and reports related to City planning projects and zoning administration. Requires graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in planning and/or geography or a related field; two (2) years of experience in municipal government; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates should submit cover letter and resume to Human Resources Director Sherry Lewis at [email protected] or complete the online application at www.cityofhuntington.com.  Position will remain open until filled.