CHARACTERISTICS: This position is under the direct supervision of the Hardin County Planning and Development Commission and the Director of the Commission. The Land Use Planner must understand and be able to explain the County’s development standards to the general public.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in geography, land use planning, city planning, urban planning, public administration, business administration, architecture, landscape architecture, historic preservation or a related field. Previous internship or job experience in land use planning, real estate or government preferred. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: The Planner must be highly detailed and organized, have a desire to work with citizens and possess the ability to explain regulations to applicants so they understand development procedures and successfully complete projects. Responsibilities include taking and processing a variety of applications, preparing public hearing packets, producing maps and graphics to illustrate proposals, perform site visits and develop knowledge of public records maintained by government offices to evaluate development proposals. Requires working with surveyors, engineers, developers, real estate agents, elected officials, government employees, property owners and neighbors of proposals. The planner must review subdivision plats and development plans for compliance with the Development Guidance System Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. The planner must be able to interpret flood maps and aerial photographs. Skills needed include written & oral communication, Microsoft Office computer skills, ArcGIS mapping. The Planner must attend Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment Public Hearings in the evenings. The salary for this position will depend on qualifications and experience. We offer competitive pay and an excellent retirement & benefits package. Please submit resumes with cover letters, references, college transcripts and work samples or portfolio to: Hardin County Planning & Development Director, Adam King, AICP 150 N. Provident Way, Suite 225 Elizabethtown, KY 42701 [email protected] |
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