Associate Planner
Job Location:
Spring Hill, TN - USA
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Job Summary
- Description
The City of Spring Hill is seeking a motivated Associate City Planner to support our Development Services team and Planning Division. This position plays a critical role in helping guide Spring Hills growth through proactive planning land-use regulation and collaborative coordination with stakeholders. Spring Hill is one of Tennessees fastest-growing cities offering a high quality of life a strong sense of community and a supportive work environment. Join a team that plays a critical role in shaping our citys future through responsible growth and development.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITES
Under supervision of the Planning Director or their designee the Associate Planner performs mid-level planning work in the Planning Division. Work includes the technical review of planning applications and the preparation and presentation of staff reports to the Planning Commission Board of Zoning Appeals and the Board of Mayor and Alderman as needed. Work may involve the collection and analysis of data interpretation of codes and other work as assigned. This is a skilled full time exempt position.- Examples of Duties
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar repeated or a logical assignment to this class.
- Conducts review of various development applications including subdivision plats site plans variance and rezoning requests.
- Writes and presents staff reports and recommendations for Planning Commission Board of Zoning Appeals and Board of Mayor and Aldermen consideration and assists in managing and archiving reports and supporting documentation.
- Provides information orally and in writing to City employees property owners developers community organizations and the general public.
- Reviews plans and drawings for compliance with planning requirements and approvals.
- Assists Development Service Department Director of their designee in developing long range plans for the community.
- Assists in the preparation of long-range planning and transportation projects annexation studies land development regulations and ordinance preparation.
- Prepares computer based graphic materials and maps.
- Conducts research surveys and interviews to obtain data and formulate recommendations.
- Works with other City departments related to planning and zoning matters.
- Answers and directs public inquiries in person by phone or through electronic mail as required.
- Receives the public and answer questions from employees citizens and others while providing excellent customer service.
- Conducts site inspections for past project approvals for long term land use code compliance with approved site plan/development plans.
- Attend and participate in evening meetings of Board of Zoning Appeals Planning Commission Board of Mayor and Aldermen and others as assigned; and
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Job Duties
Performs other job duties as assigned including:- Responds to inquiries from public officials City staff and the public regarding all land use and planning issues.
- Typical Qualifications
Primary Job Challenges
Primary challenges of this position include staying up to date on the citys development regulations and processes and communicating with individuals with varying levels of education and differing backgrounds andexperience.
Key Competencies Required- Job Content Knowledge:
- Language Skills:
- Mathematical Skills:
- Reasoning Ability:
- Teamwork:
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands:Performance of the essential duties of this job requires the incumbent to:- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
- Occasionally move about inside the office/building to access file cabinets office machinery the public etc.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator copy machine computer printer and telephone.
- Regularly positions self to maintain office area and items needed to complete daily tasks.
- Regularly communicates information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Occasionally ascends/descends stairs/ladders in various work areas.
- Frequently moves/transports up to 10 pounds.
- Occasionally moves/transports up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment: Performance of the essential duties of this job requires:
- Periodic exposure to outdoorweatherconditions
- The work environment is moderately noisy (examples: business office with computers and printers light traffic).
Education and Experience
The required knowledge skill and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties are normally acquired through attainment of a bachelors degree in city regional or urban planning historic preservation or in a closely related field such as landscape architecture or urban design is required.
A minimum of two years experience in a municipal planning agency is required five years experience is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Certifications/Licenses:- State of Tennessee Valid Drivers License
- AICP Certification preferred.
EQUIPMENT
This position requires the use of various office equipment including but not limited to a personal computer (word processing spreadsheet generation) Microsoft Office and permitting software; 10-key calculator telephone facsimile machine copy machine postage machine etc.- Supplemental Information
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
The City of Spring Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability please email Human Resources at
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