Senior Planner — Community & Policy Expert

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners

Kentucky

On-site

USD 81,668 - 130,670

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an experienced urban planner to join the Planning team. You will review development projects, explain policies to the public and developers, and prepare reports for the Director of Planning & Environmental Resources and county boards.

Candidates should have a Master’s or Bachelor’s in urban planning (or related field) with several years of experience; AICP is preferred.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Urban Planning or related field with 5+ years of related experience.
OR Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of related experience; equivalent experience allowed.
AICP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide planning services to the community and explain policies to the public and developers.
Review development projects for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and regulations.
Prepare technical policy reports and staff reports related to permitting.
Prepare analyses and recommendations for the Director of Planning & Environmental Resources and boards.
Analyze planning applications and building permits for completeness and proper procedures.
Collect and update county statistics and GIS data for communities.
Draft language and guide proposals through public hearings and administrative processes.
Provide expert testimony at quasi-judicial hearings.
Prepare maps, background materials and presentations for hearings and workshops.
Lead public workshops and create public materials.
Staff and facilitate advisory boards and ensure compliance with policies.