Planner 1 - Land Development: Plan Review

Planner 1 - Land Development Division, Current Planning

 Would you like to have a positive impact on the built environment in a rapidly changing and growing metropolitan area? If so, consider applying to work with the Metro Nashville Planning Department, which is seeking to a Planner 1 to work in development plan review.

Nashville and Davidson County's population is growing and becoming more diverse. Nashville is expected to welcome 200,000 more people and over 300,000 more jobs by 2040. Nashville/Davidson County has a culture grounded in inclusivity and friendliness, creativity and entrepreneurship, and concern for others.

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.

The successful candidate must be enthusiastic about current planning and customer service. Ability to communicate effectively with other Metro Departments, development professionals, citizens, and engineers is desired. Must have the ability to accurately process, review, analyze and critique development issues with an emphasis on good urban design principles. Ability to write clearly and prepare concise and accurate letters, reports, and presentations is also desired. 

Other qualifications include: knowledge of basic legal principles of land development and zoning; knowledge of form-based codes and New Urbanism; attention to detail; compliance with time-sensitive deadlines; clear and timely communication with a variety of stakeholders; strong prioritization and negotiation skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 

Planner 1 – Plan Review Duties

Plan Review planners review subdivisions, rezonings, and other applications related to the zoning code, guide applicants through the development process, write staff reports, and make presentations to the Planning Commission. The Planner 1 receives limited supervision and reports to a designated supervisor, who assigns and reviews projects, is kept informed of progress made on projects, and assists with complex or unusual problems.

Education and Experience requirements:  

Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a 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) experience for a local government is preferred.

Annual salary is $77,802.64.

Perks & Benefits

• Expansive suite of benefit options including paid family leave; medical, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; optional deferred compensation plan; flexible spending accounts; pension program; subsidized public transit; and more
• Support for qualifying professional licenses, certifications, and professional development hours
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness for qualifying loans

Candidate materials accepted through April 15, 2025.

Qualified applicants should send letter 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: [email protected]

The Planning Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline or any other employment practices because of non-merit factors shall be prohibited. For ADA inquiries, contact Randi Semrick, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at (615) 862-7230 or e-mail her at [email protected]. For Title VI inquiries, contact Human Relations at (615) 880-3370. For all employment-related inquiries, contact Human Resources at (615) 862-6640.