Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services is hiring a Planning Supervisor.

Description
Supervises community planning or land development regulations, activities and projects.
Analyzes land use cases, and presents findings of planning and zoning projects at public meetings and hearings. Exercises supervision over subordinate personnel

Examples of Duties
Evaluates policies and procedures and develops and implements modifications.
Prioritizes and assigns zoning cases or community planning projects, reviews and edits staff reports, monitors work flow for effectiveness and efficiency, and recommends modifications, improvements and solutions to problems.
Presents findings on community planning, zoning, subdivision and land development projects at public hearings and meetings of the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustment and related committees.
Coordinates community planning and zoning projects with governmental agencies, utility company representatives, engineers, and transportation agencies.
Inspects sites and analyzes proposed developments and urban planning projects to determine impact on the community and compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
Provides technical assistance and instruction concerning zoning, community planning, and implementation of laws, regulations, ordinances, principles, procedures and activities.
Represents the department to governmental agencies, developers, community groups and the media to provide information on community planning or zoning projects and procedures.
Performs related work.

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There are two vacancies within the Division of Planning; one in Long Range Planning and one in Transportation Planning which also acts as the federally mandated MPO for Central Kentucky. The purpose of these positions is to perform professional, technical, and analytical planning in regards to urban and regional planning activities within the specified area to help develop the community. 

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Under general supervision, the Planning Technician performs a variety of paraprofessional planning and zoning tasks at the front counter, within the office, and in the field as required. General duties include application intake and review of a wide variety of land use and development proposals, file research and maintenance/scanning, map reading, zoning and subdivision ordinance research and packet preparation for the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment; prepares technical reports; creates and maintains databases; assists the Planning Director, Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer as needed; and performs other duties as required. Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) preferred.
General Duties:

1. The Planning Technician answers inquiries from the public regarding development proposals, applications and procedures;
2. Application intake, including the utilization of the iWorq software system, reviewing applications for completeness and scanning documentation;
3. Prepares Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment mailings, packets and minutes;
4. Tracks, facilitates and maintains the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment’s continuing education requirements;
5. Responsible for sending out mailings in support of office functions;
6. Tracks and maintains a record of the office’s supplies;
7. Assists the Planning Director on special projects as applicable to include (long range research, program analysis etc.)
8. Assists the Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer with research and mailings as applicable.

Education & Experience:

1. Completion of two years of college coursework in a technical, liberal arts, or science program that included coursework in urban and/or regional planning, environmental studies, or related field; or,
2. One year of administrative and/or technical experience providing technical or administrative support in an environmental, planning, mapping, architectural, civil engineering, or related agency or organization; or,
3. Equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.

For more information, contact Ed Mcarthy, ​[email protected]

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission, Clarksville, Tennessee, has an excellent career opportunity for an experienced planning professional to assume the role of Director of Planning. Montgomery County, Tennessee, is located 30 minutes northwest of Nashville at the Tennessee-Kentucky state line. We are one of the most historic, yet progressive counties in the region and home to the fifth largest city in the state.

The incumbent will be responsible for developing, maintaining a comprehensive planning program for Clarksville and Montgomery County and will act as the Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Planning Commission. The right candidate will perform complex managerial, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, directing and supervising the department. This position is a key member of the management team and the right candidate will be a strong leader with excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred, in Urban or Regional Planning, Civil Engineering or related field. Six to nine years of experience in a government planning agency (or related). AICP certification is required, excellent project management and oral and written communication skills.

Email David Ripple to apply.
​[email protected]