Principal Planner

Goodlettsville; Goodlettsville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodlettsville in Tennessee seeks a Planning Department supervisor to oversee planning programs, regulate land use, and coordinate site plans. You will collect data, prepare studies, and liaise with other city staff and agencies.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills along with experience in municipal planning processes and budget support. Join a team committed to sustainable development and community growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the development process in municipal planning.
• Knowledge of city zoning, development ordinances and subdivision regulations.
• Knowledge of city policies and department procedures.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively.
• Proficient computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Excellent oral and written communication and public relations.
• Ability to work well in a team and manage multiple duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs planning department activities and programs.
• Gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies and reports.
• Coordinates site plans and reviews for regulatory conformance.
• Receives and disseminates drawings and applications for review.
• Develops recommendations for planning and development issues.
• Administers land use regulations and subdivision ordinances.
• Conducts site inspections and coordinates with Codes/Fire Marshals.
• Participates in budget preparation and expenditure monitoring.
• Maintains records and responds to citizen inquiries on land use.
• Researches grants and funding sources for projects.

Skills

Development process

Zoning regulations

City policies

Department policies

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Communications

Team collaboration

Job description

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Employment Opportunities

• Supervises and directs all activities and programs in the Planning Department including planning, zoning, subdivision regulations, zoning ordinance, signage, and related activities.
• Develops long and short-range plans, gathers, interprets and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations and coordinates Departmental activities with other departments and agencies.
• Coordinates and conducts site plans and plat reviews for conformance with existing regulations and sound planning practices.
• Receives drawings, site plans, applications and related documentation for dissemination and review for compliance with existing land use ordinances.
• Develops recommendations pertaining to planning and development issues and submits them to the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and/or City Commission for review.
• Administers land use regulations including subdivision regulations, municipal codes and state and federal legislation.
• Conducts site inspections for compliance with planning related requirements and coordinates with the Director of Codes and Fire Marshal on Certificates of Completion and Certificates of Occupancy as they relate to completion of site requirements.
• Coordinate with the Director of Codes and Fire Marshal on current building and codes regulations as they relate to planning.
• Participates in site evaluation of properties proposed for development.
• Manages plan reviews that require Planning Commission approval and administers comments from other City staff in plan revisions and approvals reflected in the electronic permitting system.
• Administers the City’s Floodplain Regulations.
• Administers and enforcement of all approved site plans as they relate to landscaping, lighting, and any other approved requirements.
• Research, prepare, and submit annexation petitions and notify all City Departments, County, State and Federal agencies of incorporation.
• Prepares documentation required to update, amend and/or develop new land use regulations and prepares resolutions and ordinances when required.
• Responds to requests for information from local and regional officials, staff members and the public.
• Research planning related grants and other funding sources and submit grant applications when appropriate.
• Participates in annual budget preparations and monitors the expenditure of funds to ensure the accurate accounting of all receipts and expenditures.
• Recommends and implements operational policies of the Planning Commission.
• Remains current on pending legislative actions and changes occurring in the municipal planning and development field.
• Compiles statistical and historical data on human, economic development, demographics, land use, natural and cultural resources related to comprehensive planning, urban design and cultural resource management and development.
• Maintain all records, historical data and related documentation pertaining to prior, current and future planning and development activities.
• Responds to citizen complaints, questions and issues pertaining to land use ordinances and planning and development regulations.

Special Requirements

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the development process
• Knowledge of city zoning, development ordinances, subdivision regulations
• Knowledge of city policies and procedures
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures
• Skills such as organizing and prioritizing work
• Skills related to operating a computer and related software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and permitting software
• Skills related to public relations, oral and written communication, performing multiple duties, and working effectively with a team