JOB DESCRIPTION

Planner
Knoxville-Knox County Planning (Planning) is looking for a creative, dedicated planner to join our 
team. This is a position in the Planning Services division, which administers development 
regulations and processes requests for rezonings, subdivisions, development plans, and plan 
amendments for the City of Knoxville and Knox County. The division also studies community growth 
patterns and prepares plans that guide City and County policies.

About the position:
We don’t expect candidates to have experience in all o f these types of efforts, but the ideal 
candidate will have experience working in current planning, both independently and on team 
projects. The successful candidate can handle development review cases and conduct research on 
special planning topics with some independence and assist senior staff and support external and 
internal customers.

The candidate will bring excellent customer service skills to deal comfortably and calmly with the 
public, developers, partners, and elected and appointed officials.

A regular day in this position might involve reviewing development requests, preparing reports that 
support land use decisions, providing staff support for a planning commission meeting, and 
answering questions from developers and residents.

Our workplace is modern and equipped with the latest hardware and software tools to help you be a 
successful contributor. You will work in a vibrant, growing downtown and live in a community with 
abundant, world-class natural amenities, a major research university, and a wealth of outdoor and 
urban activities, southern history, and national events for cycling, mountain-biking, fishing, and 
other pursuits.

Typical job duties:
•  Coordinate/conduct review of development plans, subdivisions, rezonings, and plan amendments.
•  Conduct site visits.
•  Research and prepare ordinance updates.
•  Meet with engineers, surveyors, developers, property owners, and other constituents.
•  Prepare recommendations for the Planning Commission, City Council, and County Commission.
•  Represent the agency at regularly scheduled public meetings, some of which may take place outside  normal work hours.
•  Provide support to the agency’s customer service counter.
•  Represent the agency at interdepartmental meetings and perform staff work for 
committees.
•  Organize, conduct, and attend community meetings.

Skills we are looking for:
•  Creative thinking and positive attitude.
•  High level of personal accountability.
•  Ability to build collaborative relationships.
•  Strong commitment to public service and community involvement.
•  Excellent communication, both oral and written.
•  Excellent attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture.

Minimum qualifications:
• Master’s degree in planning or a related field with one year of experience; or bachelor’s
degree with four years of relevant experience.

Preferred qualifications:
•  Master’s degree in planning or related field.
•  Membership in American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

Salary range:
•  Planner - $61,000 +
•  Starting salary is dependent on experience.
•  Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, retirement with employer match, 13 paid holidays, family leave, and accrued annual and sick leave.

How to apply:
Send your resume, cover letter, and three references in PDF format to:

Tina Piatt

employment@knoxplanning.org

It is our policy to contact only those candidates selected for an interview, so be sure to reach 
out toconfirm that your materials were received. Also, a cover letter is an important part of the 
application packet – incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. Our review will begin 
immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Visit Knoxville-Knox County Planning’s 
website to check position status and to learn more about our agency.
 

BENEFITS

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, retirement with employer match, 13 paid holidays, family leave, and accrued annual and sick leave.

BENEFITS

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, retirement with employer match, 13 paid holidays, family leave, and accrued annual and sick leave.