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COMPANY / ORGANIZATION Slaughter & Associates, PLLC DESCRIPTION OF JOB / POSITION Urban planner with a Masters degree in City & Regional Planning. The successful candidate must be a self-starter, motivated, capable of taking instructions, and possess excellent communication skills (oral and written). The applicant must also be familiar with the preparation of comprehensive plans   …Continue Reading

This is an entry level planning position. Under the direction of the Community & Economic Development Director, assists in the various planning programs of the agency; develops and administers grant proposals; and assists in the preparation of plans, reports and regional documents. Other duties include providing technical assistance to member governments, agency stakeholders, and citizens of the region.

Assists and coordinates with the Planning Manager and staff regarding the review of development related applications, creates ordinance amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Land Development code and code of Ordinances and processes Board of Adjustment applications.

The Planner position is a full time, classified service, salaried position performing work for the Shelby County Department of Development Services. Work involves responsible, professional planning activities involving current planning, short- and long-range planning, and assisting with special projects, programs and economic development tourism initiatives; as part of a team, this position is responsible for assisting in the administration of land development regulations as assigned. This position may also assist with editing and collecting zoning, annexation, land use and related data to keep all records up to date.

This is an entry level planning position. Under the direction and supervision of the Senior Planner, the Planner I collects data for planning documents and reports and provides technical assistance to member governments in the administration of these documents. Additional duties may include data gathering and preparation of federal and state grant proposals and applications using established guidelines and the administration of funded grant projects. Performs other related duties.

Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Senior Planner is responsible for the coordination and management of the Agency’s community planning and economic development projects. Prepares project proposals and manages funded projects in accordance with applicable guidelines. Provides technical assistance to member governments. Conducts studies and prepares reports on a variety of planning and public administration subjects. Coordinate project development, makes project assignments, monitors work progress and provides performance feedback and training to planners. Performs other related duties as required.