Location: Nashville,TN, USA
Nashville/Davidson County is seeking experienced individuals to join the Land Development and Design Division. It is an exciting time to be a part of a team that is shaping Nashville's future.
The Metro Nashville Planning Department is comprised of planners and designers with expertise in land use, architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design. These staff members provide analysis and recommendations throughout Metro Nashville on current planning and development, community planning, and urban design and landscape issues in a wide variety of urban, suburban, and rural contexts. The Land Development and Design Division is responsible for current planning within the 526 square miles that make up Nashville/Davidson County, including review of rezoning requests, application of overlays, site plans, mandatory referrals, and subdivision requests.
* This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness for qualifying loans.
* Review subdivisions, rezonings, and other applications related to the zoning code.
* Guide applicants through the development process.
* Write staff reports.
* Make presentations to the Planning Commission.
* Assist with complex or unusual problems.
* Compliance with time-sensitive deadlines.
* Clear and timely communication with a variety of stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field and two (2) years of related experience.
OR
Master's degree in planning or related field from an accredited college or university.
* Current planning (zoning/subdivision review) experience for a local government is preferred.
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Knowledge of basic legal principles of land development and zoning
Knowledge of form-based codes and New Urbanism
Attention to detail
Strong prioritization and negotiation skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
No online applications for this position.
Qualified applicants should send letter of interest, specifying the position of interest, and resume to:
Randi Semrick
Human Resources Administrator
Metro Nashville Planning Department
800 President Ronald Reagan Way
P.O. Box 196300
Nashville, TN 37219-6300
or
E-mail to: ...@nashville.gov
Candidate materials accepted through December 31, 2024.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to the Compliance Coordinator, at (615) ###-####.