Seeking candidates for Planner II at the City of Brentwood, TN

Brentwood Planning & Codes Department

• Starting salary is $73,985 - $81,383 depending on years of experience.
• 5% salary increase after successful completion of six-month probationary period.
• Plus: Transportation Supplement up to $2000/year to be paid over 26 pay periods annually.

Summary of Benefits can be found here: City of Brentwood Benefits

The City of Brentwood seeks a responsible and professional team member to join our team as a Planner II in the Planning & Codes Department.

The City of Brentwood, located in scenic Williamson County, is considered one of the most desirable suburban locations in Tennessee. The city is known for its strong business community, quality schools, abundant recreational activities, and high standard of living. It sits just south of Nashville and has a population of approximately 46,000 residents. Brentwood is an exciting and dynamic period of growth with a very active planning department.

The planning section of the Planning and Codes Department is engaged in effective land use planning for the future orderly growth and development of Brentwood. The Planner II will provide professional planning expertise and guidance on both current and long-range planning projects.

The Planner II is responsible for managing the review of development projects for Planning Commission such as rezonings, annexations, and subdivision plats. Other duties may include public meeting coordination, management of performance bonds for development, and coordination of consultant services on issues affecting the department.

If you want to be part of an organization with a great culture that strives to serve with excellence then we invite you to apply!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the activities of assigned planning staff members on current and long-range planning projects.
• Organizes and conducts monthly planning commission rezoning/site plan/plat reviews for conformance with City codes and sound land use planning practices.
• Researches and reports on activities of complex planning and code enforcement issues affecting the City and provides written recommendations and/or draft ordinances.
• Manages and reports on various security instruments (performance bonds) applied to the entire range of development and improvement projects within the City.
• Provides direction to various planning and engineering consultants addressing land use and codes issues.
• Plans and directs public meetings as needed.
• Coordinates, prepares, and updates documentation and reporting related to on-going annexation actions by the City.
• Interprets detailed zoning and subdivision regulations for application to specific questions or applications before the department; provides site design assistance on related matters, as requested.

• Receives and responds in an efficient manner to all walk-in, telephone and electronic mail contacts from City staff and the public at large.

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience in current planning in a local government setting.
• Initiates problem resolution.
• Has strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other reviewing departments, the public, city officials, and developers.
• Is knowledgeable of traditional land use planning techniques and practices.

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering or related field required, with two years of technical and administrative experience involving municipal engineering, and/or planning and development regulations (or related); or a master's degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering or related field, and one year of experience involving municipal engineering and/or planning and development regulations (or related). Requires a valid driver's license.