JOB DESCRIPTION

Planner 2- Land Development: Plan Review

Would you like to have a positive impact on the built environment in a rapidly changing and growing metropolitan area? If so, consider applying to work with the Metro Nashville Planning Department, which is seeking to hire an experienced Planner 2 to join our Plan Review team.

The purpose of the Metro Nashville Land Development Program is to provide design expertise, professional planning advice, policy and regulatory tools and techniques to decision-makers, developers, and the public so they can have the information and regulatory framework to implement and apply the principles of sustainable development consistent with the community's vision established in the General Plan.

The Nashville region is home to more than two million people and more than 70,000 businesses. Many corporate headquarter giants call Middle Tennessee home, including Nissan North America, Bridgestone Americas, Dollar General, Hospital Corporation of America, iHeartMedia, and Mitsubishi. A national hub for the creative class, Nashville has the strongest concentration of the music industry in America.

Nashville and Davidson County's population is growing and becoming more diverse. By 2040, projections say Nashville will welcome 200,000 more people and over 300,000 more jobs. Nashville/Davidson County has a culture grounded in inclusivity and friendliness, creativity and entrepreneurship, and concern for others. Cultural diversity, unique neighborhoods, a variety of industries and a thriving creative community make Middle Tennessee among the nation's best locations for relocating, expanding, and startup companies.

Land Development planners review subdivisions, rezonings, and other applications related to the zoning code, guide applicants through the development process, and write staff reports advising the Planning Commission. The Planner 2 will be responsible for reviewing complex land development cases. Assigned to the Land Development Division of the Metropolitan Planning Department, the Planner 2 will perform and coordinate professional level work related to site plans, zone changes, PUDs, Specific Plans, text amendments, permits and subdivision plats.

The successful candidate will possess the following characteristics:

• Enthusiastic about current planning and customer service.
• Experience and comfort with speaking in front of boards, commissions, and other public groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other Metro Departments, development professionals, citizens, and engineers.
• Possess the ability to accurately process, review, analyze and critique complex development issues with an emphasis on good urban design principles.
• The ability to write clearly and prepare concise and accurate letters, reports and presentations with meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledge of basic legal principles of land development and zoning.
• Knowledge of form-based codes and New Urbanism.
• Compliance with time-sensitive deadlines.
• Clear and timely communication with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong prioritization and negotiation skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Education and Certification requirements: bachelor's degree in planning, or related field, from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of related experience, or master's degree in planning or related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of related experience. Current planning experience for a local government is desired. Annual salary is $90,767. Interview candidates may be asked to complete a writing exercise.

Perks & Benefits

• Hybrid work week and flexible office environment
• Expansive suite of benefit options including paid family leave; medical, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; optional deferred compensation plan; flexible spending accounts; pension program; subsidized public transit; and more
• Support for qualifying professional licenses, certifications, and professional development hours
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness for qualifying loans

Qualified applicants should send letter of interest and resume to:

Randi Semrick, Human Resources Manager
E-mail: randi.semrick@nashville.gov

Applications will be received through March 16, 2026.

The Planning Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline or any other employment practices because of non-merit factors shall be prohibited. For ADA inquiries, contact Randi Semrick, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at (615) 862-7230 or e-mail her at randi.semrick@nashville.gov. For Title VI inquiries, contact Human Relations at (615) 880-3370. For all employment-related inquiries, contact Human Resources at (615) 862-6640