PLANNER II

Seeking candidates for Planner II at the City of Brentwood, TN

Brentwood Planning & Codes Department

 

Starting salary is $73,985 - $81,383 depending on years of experience.

5% salary increase after successful completion of six-month probationary period.

Plus: Transportation Supplement up to $2000/year to be paid over 26 pay periods annually.

 

Summary of Benefits can be found here: City of Brentwood Benefits 

The City of Brentwood seeks a responsible and professional team member to join our team as a Planner II in the Planning & Codes Department.

 

The City of Brentwood, located in scenic Williamson County, is considered one of the most desirable suburban locations in Tennessee. The city is known for its strong business community, quality schools, abundant recreational activities, and high standard of living. It sits just south of Nashville and has a population of approximately 46,000 residents. Brentwood is an exciting and dynamic period of growth with a very active planning department.

 

The planning section of the Planning and Codes Department is engaged in effective land use planning for the future orderly growth and development of Brentwood. The Planner II will provide professional planning expertise and guidance on both current and long-range planning projects.

 

The Planner II is responsible for managing the review of development projects for Planning Commission such as rezonings, annexations, and subdivision plats. Other duties may include public meeting coordination, management of performance bonds for development, and coordination of consultant services on issues affecting the department.

If you want to be part of an organization with a great culture that strives to serve with excellence then we invite you to apply!

• Coordinates the activities of assigned planning staff members on current and long-range planning projects.
• Organizes and conducts monthly planning commission rezoning/site plan/plat reviews for conformance with City codes and sound land use planning practices.
• Researches and reports on activities of complex planning and code enforcement issues affecting the City and provides written recommendations and/or draft ordinances.
• Manages and reports on various security instruments (performance bonds) applied to the entire range of development and improvement projects within the City.
• Provides direction to various planning and engineering consultants addressing land use and codes issues.
• Plans and directs public meetings as needed.
• Coordinates, prepares, and updates documentation and reporting related to on-going annexation actions by the City.
• Interprets detailed zoning and subdivision regulations for application to specific questions or applications before the department; provides site design assistance on related matters, as requested.

• Receives and responds in an efficient manner to all walk-in, telephone and electronic mail contacts from City staff and the public at large.

The ideal candidate: 

• Has experience in current planning in a local government setting.
• Initiates problem resolution.
• Has strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other reviewing departments, the public, city officials, and developers.
• Is knowledgeable of traditional land use planning techniques and practices.

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering or related field required, with two years of technical and administrative experience involving municipal engineering, and/or planning and development regulations (or related); or a master’s degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering or related field, and one year of experience involving municipal engineering and/or planning and development regulations (or related).  Requires a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Transportation Supplement
• Paid Holidays 
• Vacation 
• Sick Leave 
• Attendance Bonus
• Longevity Bonus
• Group Health & Life Insurance
  1. Medical 
  2. Vision 
  3. Dental 
  4. Life and AD&D 
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability 
• Retirement (Pension) Program
• Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• YMCA Membership
• Williamson County REC Center Discounted Membership
• Bank/Credit Union Membership
• Library Membership
• Employee Assistance Program

Physical Requirements:  Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated machines and equipment which includes a motor vehicle, computer, printer, facsimile machine, copy machine, calculator, telephone, plan copier/scanner, drafting tools, engineer/architect scales, etc.  Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.  Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently.  Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.

 

Data Conception:  Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

 

Interpersonal Communication:  Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange administrative/technical/engineering information.  Includes giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants.

 

Language Ability:  Requires the ability to read and comprehend a variety of informational documentation, professional jargon, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures related to the job of Planner II.  Requires the ability to write reports using professional planning knowledge with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.   Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and a well-modulated voice.

 

Intelligence:  Requires the ability to learn and understand basic to complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to the job of Planner II.

 

Verbal Aptitude:  Requires the ability to record and deliver information to supervisors and officials in traditional and computer formats; to explain procedures and policies; and to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives.

 

Numerical Aptitude:  Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; determine time and weight; and utilize statistical inference.

 

Form/Spatial Aptitude:  Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually and with office equipment.

 

Motor Coordination:  Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated office equipment.

 

Manual Dexterity:  Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc.  Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.  Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

 

Color Discrimination:  Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

 

Interpersonal Temperament:  Requires the ability to deal with people (i.e. staff, supervisors, general public, and officials) beyond giving and receiving instructions, such as interpreting departmental policies and procedures for specific application.   Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency related to the job of Planner II.

 

Physical Communication:  Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking – expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing – perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

 

The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Salary : $73,985 - $81,383