Long-Range Planner

The purpose of this class within the organization is to provide technical, administrative, and planning related support for the Planning Department.

Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.

Conducts economic, demographic, housing, and land use-related studies, projects, analyses, and forecasts. Research various topics in Planning, including surveying practices of other communities, and draft reports for the review of the Planning Director.

Make presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Historic Zoning Commission, as needed.

Supports long-range planning efforts by developing, implementing and tracking long-range plans, comprehensive plans, master plans, corridor studies, zoning text and map amendments, subdivision regulations, design guidelines and other similar documents and regulatory controls. Forecasts and identifies future planning and growth management deficiencies, trends, and problems. Evaluates impacts to proposed planning objectives. Assists in development of planning recommendations and outcomes. Works on other special projects as assigned by the Assistant Planning Director or Planning Director.

Reviews preliminary and final plats, site plans, and architectural elevations for compliance with the City’s Subdivision Regulations, Zoning Ordinance, and Design Guidelines. Assists customers in interpreting the Zoning Ordinance for their needs.

Prepares legal notices and notifies the public of public hearings for Planning Commission and City Council meetings regarding rezoning and annexation of property. Researches and compiles information gathered from other departments to prepare an annexation study of property being requested for annexation. Generates maps using GIS software for both current and long-range planning functions.

Answer phone calls from citizens with questions about zoning of property, zoning violations, and flood hazard areas. Works with Development services and Economic Development when needed. Provides customer service at the front counter when needed. Must be able to meet tight deadlines. Must be able to manage project groups consisting of all levels of the organization. Able to communicate clear and concise expectations in group settings.

Able to set direction and delegate responsibilities when working with large groups.

Performs other work as assigned.

Work is typically performed standing, walking, and sitting; however, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing stairs, traversing rough and uneven terrain, and lifting objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds is required on an intermittent basis.

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study required. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Urban Planning or Public Administration preferred.

Three (3) years of experience in Urban Planning required.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

AICP certification preferred
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The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.