The City-County Planning Commission of Warren County, located in the third largest city in Kentucky and one of the fastest growing communities in Kentucky, is now accepting resumes for the position of Planner I. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a team that helps guide growth and develop plans for the future of our dynamic community. The individual selected for this position should have a general knowledge of planning principles, processes and issues, and the ability to learn local government procedures. The successful candidate must be able to provide exceptional customer service. Read the full advertisement and job description.

Education: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, architecture, engineering, environmental sciences or related field.

Experience: No professional planning experience is required. One year of experience and/or completion of an internship in planning or a related field at a public agency is preferred. Excellent organization, written and oral communication, and public relation skills are required. Experience with Geographic Information Systems (ESRI ArcGIS) is desired. A valid driver’s license is required.

Starting Salary Range: $45,000 to $55,000 annually. Benefit package includes: pre-paid employee health and dental premiums, state retirement plan, twelve paid holidays, (PTO) paid time off. Qualified applicants should submit their resumes accompanied with a cover letter to Rachel Hurt, Senior Planner [email protected] before 4:30 p.m., Friday, September 19, 2025.

The City of Cleveland Heights wishes to ensure it has a comprehensive understanding of the local housing market and is able to respond to any gaps with the appropriate housing policies via a Housing Needs Assessment. Cleveland Heights is an engaged community where debate is encouraged and fostered. Ultimately, the City wants to be able to participate in the debate over housing and development with the ability to focus on what has impact in moving market demand and growing the City’s population, but in a sustainable manner. Therefore, for this project, the City seeks a qualified consultant or consultant team (the “Consultant”) to produce a data-driven Housing Needs Assessment for the City of Cleveland Heights that includes community engagement.
 
The RFP can be downloaded here. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM EST on August 11, 2025.

​Georgetown-Scott County Planning Commission is seeking an entry level professional planner (Planner I) who will perform a variety of administrative and technical work oriented to current, long range and/or community planning.  This team member’s work may include research, analysis, plan/report preparation, and work with committees and the public, in a supportive role to the Director of Development Services and other senior staff members.  Serves as a staff planner for Boards & Commissions as assigned by the Director. 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 preferred.  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:  $46,000-$52,000/year depending on qualifications.

The Versailles-Midway-Woodford County Planning Commission is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or firms to conduct a Comprehensive Housing Study to analyze the current state of housing within Woodford County’s two Urban Service Boundaries     and provide strategies to address identified short and long-term housing needs in these areas. The Housing Study will help planning commissioners, decision makers, stakeholders, and community members develop a meaningful sense of the housing market as well as understanding of key housing issues impacting Versailles, Midway and Woodford County. The study will provide essential data, analysis, and insights that will support future planning and policy decisions related to housing development and affordability. This project aims to assess the current housing market dynamics, identify trends, and forecast future housing needs for various demographic groups in the area.
 
Deadline for Proposals is August 1, 2025.  Download the full 2025 Comprehensive Plan Housing Study RFP.
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