Planner

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG); Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Direct deposit

Job summary

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is seeking a Senior Planner to support planning services in research, review, and coordination of urban planning and development plans. The role focuses on implementing the comprehensive plan, coordinating development activities, and providing staff support to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and may consider related experience in lieu of education.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in urban planning, geography, architecture, landscape architecture, environmental science, public administration, or related field.
• Related experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Researches, analyzes, and evaluates data to aid decision-making for the division.
• Reviews plats, development and site plans, and new applications for compliance with statutes, regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Prepares comprehensive staff reports, text amendments, visualization tools, and presentations.
• Coordinates, attends, and represents the division and LFUCG at meetings and events.
• Conducts zoning and historical property use research; assesses and manages complex zoning situations.
• Assists internal and external customers with questions and guidance.

Skills

Research & data analysis

Public engagement

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field

Job description

• This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.
• Pay Grade 519

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to support Senior Planners and Management in the research, review, and coordination of urban planning and development plans. This position is in the planning services section which focuses on the implementation of the comprehensive plan, coordination of development activities, issuing zoning compliance permits, and staff support for the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, geography, architecture, landscape architecture, environmental science, public administration, or another related field
• Related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Researches, analyzes, and evaluates data to aid in the coordination of activities and decision-making processes for assigned section within the Division
• Reviews property plats, development and site plans, and new application packages for accuracy and compliance with statutes, regulations, standards, and procedures as assigned
• Researches and prepares comprehensive staff reports, text amendments, visualization tools, and presentations
• Coordinates, attends, and represents the division and/or LFUCG at internal and external meetings and events
• Conducts zoning and historical property use research; assesses and manages complex zoning situations
• Assists internal and external customers with questions or concerns, guidance, information requests, and general technical assistance
• Performs data entry, record maintenance, file creation, and other administrative duties as needed
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

AICP Certification is preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.
• In accordance with CAO Policy 23R "Acquisition of Real Property From Property Owners under Certain Notices and/or Orders", no employee who works in a Division with regulatory or civil enforcement authority over real property located in Fayette County shall acquire an interest in real property in Fayette County with any outstanding citation, notice or order from the Division in which he or she works regardless of whether the citation, notice, or order was issued by the employee or someone else in the division. This policy extends to immediate family members and the Commissioner of the Department in which the identified employee is employed. Employees may be required to disclose all real property owned by the employee as well as their immediate family members. Property and business ownership exemptions may apply.

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

CLOSING STATEMENT

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

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