TITLE: Assistant Town Planner LOCATION: Development - Planning
OPENING DATE: February 4, 2022 CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
JOB NUMBER: JN22-10DP CLASS CODE: 0503
SALARY RANGE: $53,818 - $92,258 (DOQ) with excellent benefits package
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
The role of Assistant Town Planner involves highly responsible professional work assisting in the administration and management of departmental operations including planning functions, review and analysis of development applications, budget preparation and policy formation. Additional duties include: Supervises, directs, trains, and evaluates the work of assigned staff handling employee concerns and problems; assists with directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; Oversees the preparation of division reports and agenda reports to various boards and commissions including such tasks as the review of reports for content and thoroughness, preparation of graphics and illustrations, and assembly of complete documentation.
This role requires attendance and making presentations outside regular business hours, as needed. Such meetings include but are not limited to Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Historic District Commission, Design Review Commission, Board of Mayor and Alderman, and other relevant government and business meetings, where appropriate.
Minimum Requirements
Here is what you need to be considered for the position of Assistant Town Planner:
- Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, or closely related field supplemented by seven (7) years previous experience in a planning office at a professional level, OR
- Master’s degree in Planning and six (6) years previous experience in a planning office at a professional level
- Valid Driver’s License
- Member in good standing with the American Institute of Certified Planners preferred, but not required.
- Previous supervisory experience preferred but not required.
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About The Town
The Town of Collierville has all the amenities and services of a large metropolitan area successfully blended with historic charm and character. Through many years of visionary planning, Collierville has grown to be known as one of the most desirable communities in the nation to live, work, and learn. Because of this, we are very careful in selecting exceptional individuals to become part of our team. We provide amazing benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, Town provided life and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, pension, and more!
NOTES: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Selection process may include: examinations, interviews, assessment centers, practical skills, etc. Drug testing may be required.
WE REGRET WE ARE UNABLE TO ANSWER ALL INQUIRIES. WE WILL ONLY NOTIFY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR TESTING OR INTERVIEWS.
APPLY: Download an application at www.colliervilletn.gov or visit the Human Resources Office at 500 Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, TN
NOTES: Please submit a new application each time you apply for a Town job. Pursuant to Tennessee open records law, applications and resumes are subject to disclosure.
THE TOWN OF COLLIERVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE IN HIRING. MINORITIES, WOMEN AND DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY AND REQUIRE SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, PLEASE NOTIFY THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE AT (901) 457-2290. THE TOWN OF COLLIERVILLE IS A DRUG FREE WORK PLACE.
