​The Hopkinsville-Christian County Planning Commission, dba Community and Development Services (CDS) is seeking qualified Planners to fill several vacancies.  Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky is a community of approximately 32,000 residents in the City and over 78,000 residents in the County.  Located in Western Kentucky, Christian County is the home of the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell, Kentucky which is located on the Tennessee/Kentucky state line.  Only a twenty five (25) minute drive to Lake Barkley and a little over an hour from Nashville, Tennessee, Hopkinsville offers a wide variety of opportunities for individuals wanting a career in Planning.  Community and Development Services is a diverse organization responsible for Planning, Community Development, Code Enforcement, Downtown Revitalization, GIS, Stormwater Management, etc.  Staffing levels range from 18-22.  CDS has vacancies for the following positions:

A. Planning Services Coordinator
 Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or related field with at least five (5) years’ experience or a Master’s Degree in Planning or related field with at least three (3) years of experience.  AICP is preferred but not required.  Starting salary range is $50,000 to $60,000 with competitive fringe benefits.

B. Planner II
Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or related field with at least three (3) years’ experience or a Master’s Degree in Planning or related field with at least one (1) year of experience.  Starting salary range is $40,000 to $50,000 with competitive fringe benefits.

C. Planner I
Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or related field.  Starting salary range is $30,000 to $40,000 with competitive fringe benefits.

Interested applicants should apply by submitting a cover letter, resume and three (3) letters of reference on or before August 23, 2019 addressed to Community and Development Services, P.O. Box 1125, Hopkinsville,  KY  42241, and designate the position which is being sought or email: cgreen@comdev-services.com   M/F EEO

The Pendleton County Fiscal Court seeks highly motivated candidates for the position of Pendleton County Planning and Zoning Director until 4:00 p.m. on August 2, 2019 at the office of the Pendleton County Judge Executive, Courthouse, 233 Main Street, Room 4, Falmouth, Kentucky 41040.  Minimum requirement is a high school diploma. A college degree and experience in the discipline of planning and zoning is preferred but not required. Salary based on education and experience.  The Pendleton County Fiscal Court also provides healthcare coverage and retirement benefits. 

Specific job description and duties are as follows:
Administer the Pendleton County zoning ordinance, issue zoning permits, citations for zoning violations and conduct field work for zoning compliance.  Act as staff to the Pendleton County Joint Planning Commission and the Pendleton County Board of Adjustments, and when needed, administer the Pendleton County Subdivision regulations.  

Position reports directly to the Pendleton County Judge Executive with input and ultimate authority provided by the Pendleton County Fiscal Court.

Must have knowledge of zoning administration, ability to meet and work well with the public and willingness to progress with suitable training to better perform job functions.  

The Lincoln Trail Area Development District is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to serve as Transportation Planner, providing direct support and coordination of Regional Transportation Planning and Highway Safety programs. Position requires a Master’s degree in Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, Political Science (with emphasis in transportation), or related field; and at least one-year related experience. A Bachelor’s degree in one of the above fields combined with three years of related experience is acceptable.

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The City of Covington, KY is seeking a dynamic, customer service-oriented, experienced, individual to administer our zoning code for this unique community of 42,000 in the Greater Cincinnati area. This is an exciting time in Covington with multiple urban revitalization projects underway and a new approach to zoning. The city is currently working with a team of national consultants to move from a Euclidean code to a hybrid form-based development code. Our new administrator will help manage the development of this new code and administer it when complete in 2020.  For more details or to apply visit: https://www.covingtonky.gov/residents/employment/opportunities