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Planning Manager 2 - Land Development, Current Planning

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Planning Manager 2 - Land Development, Current Planning

Salary

$115,478.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Non Civil Service

Job Number

PC06728

Department

Planning Commission

Opening Date

07/24/2025

Closing Date

8/14/2025 11:59 PM Central

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+ Benefits

Position Description

Nashville/Davidson County is seeking experienced individuals to join the Land Development Division. It is an exciting time to be a part of a team that is shaping Nashville’s future. Current planning experience for a local government is desired.

The Planning Manager 2 will oversee the 26-person Land Development Team and supervise activities of professional, technical, and/or clerical staff working in the division.

The Metro Nashville Planning Department is comprised of planners and designers with expertise in land use, architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design. These staff members provide analysis and recommendations throughout Metro Nashville on current planning and development, community planning, and urban design and landscape issues in a wide variety of urban, suburban, and rural contexts. The Land Development Division is responsible for current planning within the 526 square miles that make up Nashville/Davidson County, including review of rezoning requests, application of overlays, site plans, mandatory referrals, and subdivision requests. The Division also manages the bond process and oversees the Planning counter in the Development Services Center.

These positions qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness for qualifying loans.

Typical Duties

+ Oversees and directly manages Planning Manager 1 positions.

+ Ensures that development proposals are in compliance with regulations and overall department goals.

+ Works closely with members of the senior leadership team to ensure consistency of goals across divisions.

+ Develops and implements measures to improve productivity within the division and participates in the policy setting process.

+ Coordinates activities with other sections/divisions of the Planning Department and/or other Metropolitan departments.

+ Prepares items and makes presentations to the Metropolitan Planning Commission.

+ Attends meetings and speaks to the public as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Planning, or related field, from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of related experience.

OR

Master's Degree in Planning or related field from an accredited college or university and six (6) 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

Qualified applicants should send letter of interest, specifying the position of interest, and resume to:

Randi Semrick

Metro Nashville Planning Department

800 President Ronald Reagan Way

Nashville, TN 37219-6300

or

E-mail to: [email protected]

(No Phone Calls Please)

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

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.

Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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