Salary: $92,311.00 - $110,962.00 Annually
Location : Nashville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time Non Civil Service
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: PC06974
Division: Planning Commission
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 11:59 PM Central
Position Description Nashville/Davidson County is seeking experienced individuals to join the Land Development and Design Division. It is an exciting time to be a part of a team that is shaping Nashville's future. This position is non-Civil Service and located with the Planning Commission.
The
Planner 2 will be responsible for reviewing complex land development cases.
Current planning experience for a local government is desired. This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness for qualifying loans.
Typical Duties - Communicate at a high-level with other Metro departments, development professionals, citizens, and engineers is desired.
- Accurately process, review, analyze and critique complex development issues with an emphasis on good urban design principles.
- Prepare items and make presentations to the Metropolitan Planning Commission.
- Write clearly and prepare concise and accurate letters, reports and presentations.
- Attend meetings and speaks to the public as needed.
- Provide information with attention to detail.
- Compliance with time-sensitive deadlines.
- Provide clear and timely communication with a variety of stakeholders.
- Prioritization and negotiation skills.
Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: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.
LICENSES REQUIRED:Valid Driver License may be required for some positions in this classification.
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Working knowledge of basic legal principles of land development and zoning
- Working knowledge of form-based codes and New Urbanism
Applications will be accepted through December 4th, 2023. Qualified applicants should send letter of interest, resume and relevant work samples to:
Randi Semrick
Human Resources Administrator
Metro Nashville Planning Department
800 President Ronald Reagan Way
P.O. Box 196300
Nashville, TN 37219-6300
or
E-mail to:
(No Phone Calls Please)
