Planner 3 - Landscape Architect

Salary: $99,986.00 Annually
Location : Nashville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time Civil Service
Job Number: 27082E
Division: Parks
Department: PAR Miles of Greenway Trails
Opening Date: 10/28/2026
Closing Date: 11/25/2026 11:59 PM Central

Position Description

The Planner 3 - Landscape Architect is a full time civil service position with the Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation Department. The primary duty will be assisting in development of greenways across Nashville, as well as acquiring land for parks, trails, and conservation. The Greenways & Open Space Division is responsible for the planning and development of a connected greenways system and the acquisition of open space for future park development that supports community health, recreation, and conservation.

Typical Duties

• Manage the planning, design, acquisition, and construction of greenway and open space projects, including public/private partnership projects and easement acquisitions.
• Manage public engagement, stakeholder coordination, constituent responses, and preparation of public presentations and reports.
• Ensure project compliance with Metro procurement procedures, regulatory requirements, and departmental policies.
• Review plans for new developments proposed along planned greenways through Planning Department reviews, rezoning application reviews, new community plans, stormwater variance requests and other plan review processes.
• Prepare and oversee requisitions, RFPs, scopes of work, bids, and consultant contracts to ensure projects meet departmental and community needs.
• Coordinate design and construction activities with relevant local, state, and federal agencies, partners, and stakeholders.
• Review plans submitted by consultants.
• Conduct regular site visits and field inspections for contract compliance and work progress, for which it will be necessary to drive/operate a vehicle.
• Prepare construction contract changes and recommend remedial actions when needed.
• Manage project budgets, contracts, financial reporting, and documentation to ensure efficient, cost effective, and high-quality project delivery.
• Work with Metro departments to review development proposals, stormwater variance requests, rezoning applications, and other regulatory reviews that affect greenway development.
• Support and coordinate efforts to research, secure, and administer grant funding, including reimbursement requests and compliance reporting.
• Assist in annual and long-range capital budget planning for greenways and park land acquisition.

• Prepare plans and presentations as requested to the Greenways and Open Space Commission, Metro Park Board and Greenways for Nashville Board and other organizations.
• Attend meetings with stakeholders, including other Metro departments, boards, and commissions for which it will be necessary to drive/operate a vehicle.
• Perform administrative tasks such as preparing letters, reports, board items, and productivity improvement measures
• Participate in greenway and land acquisition policy development.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of planning experience
OR
Master's Degree in Planning or related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of planning experience.

Employees must register for the Metro Human Resources Supervisory Training Program prior to completion of the probationary period or work test and must complete all coursework within a 12-month period.
LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid Driver License
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

• Experience with project management
• Experience leading design teams and/or project management, etc.
• Degree in Landscape Architect
• Licensed Landscape Architect
• AICP-certified Planner

Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
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Do you have a valid Driver License?

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• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• No diploma
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

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What level and field of study did you receive your degree(s) in? If no degree, please type "N/A"
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Indicate your professional planning experience.

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• 2 - 3 years
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Please describe your professional planning experience. if no experience, please type "N/A"
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Indicate whether you have one of the following licenses or certifications.

• Licensed Landscape Architect
• AICP-certified Planner
• Other related (please list on your application/resume)

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Please describe your experience with project management and/or leading design teams.
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