CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for coordinating and managing complex planning projects and development proposals; conducting planning-related research and studies; and for formulating creative and responsible recommendations on public policy and complex zoning applications within the scope of applicable local, state, and federal regulations and laws. Work requires limited supervision and the use of independent judgment and discretion.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:

This position is predominately responsible for advancing the work of the Metropolitan Planning Organization and project areas include, but are not limited to pedestrian and bicycle planning, transit planning and human services coordination, electric vehicle planning and carbon reduction initiatives, automobile traffic capacity and operational planning and programming, equity planning and a wide array of public engagement methods and activities, data collection coordination and geospatial analysis, and safety and resilience planning.

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency staffs the Chattanooga-Hamilton County/North Georgia Metropolitan Planning Organization.