Planner ; JNDP

Overview

The Town of Collierville is hiring for a Planner I to join the Planning team. This role supports growth and development planning for the Town and involves preparing and reviewing planning-related materials to support decisions on zoning and development.

• Review and prepare detailed reports on zoning change requests, zoning variances, and proposed ordinances related to planning matters.
• Conduct field studies and site surveys to gather original research data for planning projects, including travel to undeveloped properties as needed.
• Research land use issues and develop strategies to address them; collect and analyze housing, population, and construction data to support planning studies and policy recommendations.
• Compile information and prepare background materials for agenda items reviewed by the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Historic District Commission, and Design Review Commission.
• Provide technical staff support during public meetings and engage with citizens, developers, design professionals, and community groups to present planning information, regulatory requirements, and updates on pending applications.
• Guide applicants through the development review process by explaining ordinances, procedures, and submittal requirements; regularly report on progress and status of ongoing planning projects and initiatives to the Assistant Town Planner and other Town officials.

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or closely related field; supplemented by six (6) months of municipal planning experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience with long-range planning and historic conservation is preferred but not required.

We are currently updating the Town’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan with an outside consultant; project completion is anticipated in Spring 2027. The Planning Division offers a career ladder with four levels (Planner I–IV); advancement to higher levels may occur after the initial period.