JOB DESCRIPTION

What's The Role?

Working as a Planner, you can expect to play a key role in shaping the growth and development of the Town by reviewing and preparing detailed reports on zoning change requests, zoning variances, and proposed ordinances related to planning matters. You'll conduct field studies and site surveys—often traveling to undeveloped properties—to gather original research data for planning projects, as well as research land use issues and develop strategies to address them. In this role, you'll also take on special projects, collect and analyze housing, population, and construction data to support planning studies and policy recommendations. You'll compile information and prepare background materials for agenda items reviewed by the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Historic District Commission, and Design Review Commission. During public meetings, you'll provide technical staff support and may meet with citizens, developers, design professionals, and community groups to present planning information, regulatory requirements, and updates on pending applications. Additionally, you'll guide applicants through the development review process—explaining ordinances, procedures, and submittal requirements—and regularly report to the Assistant Town Planner and other Town officials on the progress and status of ongoing planning projects and initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

Here is what you need to be considered for the position of Planner II:

• Planner II: Bachelor's degree with major course work in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or closely related field; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience in a municipal planning office; or a Master's Degree in Urban Planning or closely related field; supplemented by one (1) year previous experience in a municipal planning office; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

• Valid driver's license

• Experience with long-range planning and historic conservation preferred but not required. AICP certification preferred but not required.

What's the Next Step?

If this sounds like the perfect job for you, please download our general application from our website www.colliervilletn.gov, or you can also visit Town Hall and submit a physical application in the Human Resources Department. Please note that you must submit an official Town of Collierville application to be considered for this position. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an application.