Planner II; JNDP

The Town of Collierville is hiring for a Planner II to join our Planning team! If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, look no further!

The Town of Collierville has all the amenities and services of a large metropolitan area successfully blended with historic charm and character. Through many years of visionary planning, Collierville has grown to be known as one of the most desirable communities in the nation to live, work, and learn. Because of this, we are very careful in selecting exceptional individuals to become part of our team.

We provide amazing benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, Town provided life and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, pension, and more!

Working as a Planner
, you can expect to play a key role in shaping the growth and development of the Town by reviewing and preparing detailed reports on zoning change requests, zoning variances, and proposed ordinances related to planning matters. You’ll conduct field studies and site surveys—often traveling to undeveloped properties—to gather original research data for planning projects, as well as research land use issues and develop strategies to address them.

In this role, you’ll also take on special projects, collect and analyze housing, population, and construction data to support planning studies and policy recommendations. You’ll 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. During public meetings, you’ll provide technical staff support and may meet with citizens, developers, design professionals, and community groups to present planning information, regulatory requirements, and updates on pending applications.

Additionally, you’ll guide applicants through the development review process—explaining ordinances, procedures, and submittal requirements—and regularly report to the Assistant Town Planner and other Town officials on the progress and status of ongoing planning projects and initiatives.

We are currently in the middle of a major update to the Town’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan with the help of an outside consultant. The project is scheduled to be completed in the Spring of 2027. This major update will likely be followed by a new Zoning Ordinance to implement the new Plan. All Planning Division staff participate in these projects and gain invaluable experience (and flex their planning skills).

We use innovative public education/engagement tools with planner-friendly software such as ERSI’s Storymap.

Our Division has a “career ladder” program so entry level staff have opportunities for growth within the organization. The Planner role has four distinct levels, I, II, III, and IV (Senior Planner).

Minimum Requirements
Here is what you need to be considered for the position of Planner II
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Planner II
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Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or closely related field; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience in a municipal planning office; or a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning or closely related field; supplemented by one (1) year previous experience in a municipal planning office; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Valid driver’s license

Experience with long-range planning and historic conservation preferred but not required. AICP certification preferred but not required.