Planning Manager

The City of Murphy redefines the local government experience for its employees, citizens, and businesses; disrupting the perception of what municipal government is. We do this under the banner of being “One City, One Team” of public servants committed to exceptional service delivery by honoring our core values of being C.O.O.L.

RespeCtful – by providing considerate and thoughtful service to a diverse City with the goal of maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation.
ProfessiOnal – by being knowledgeable, competent, and efficient in service to all with the goal of maintaining high standards of behavior and work ethic while elevating each other as a Murphy team in efforts to deliver high-quality outcomes.
TrustwOrthy – by delivering service in an open, honest, and timely manner with the goal of fostering trust in all our relationships by maintaining integrity and high levels of accountability.
FriendLy – by committing to a harmonious, engaging, and positive work environment with the goal of providing exceptional service to our internal and external customers.

Are you a COOL individual looking for a COOL place to work? This might be the place for you and the COOLest job you’ve ever had!

The City of Murphy seeks to add a Planning Manager to its dynamic team! Under general direction of the Assistant City Manager, The Planning Manager plans, directs, and supervises the activities of the Planning Division. This position directs planning initiatives, enforces the zoning, housing, and construction ordinances and codes, manages policy development, and facilitates the development process while overseeing the administration and processing of building permits.

• Telework option – one day per week for eligible employees, based on department needs and with Department Head approval
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits package
• Retirement program (TMRS) with 2:1 City match
• 3 weeks of Vacation and Sick leave per year (with additional accruals after 5 years of service).
• 14 paid holidays.
• City-paid Life Insurance at 1x your annual salary up to $100K
• City-paid disability insurance
• $7 Longevity pay
• Education Assistance Program
• Ongoing training and professional growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Childcare assistance
• A positive and collaborative work environment

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with after hours work required to attend assigned board meetings and Council Meetings.

This opportunity is FLSA Exempt and budgeted on Pay Grade #42.
The pay plan range below is shown to represent opportunities for growth and development within this opportunity. We are seeking to hire between the Min to Mid-range of the pay grade shown dependent upon qualifications.

• Min: $95,586.33
• Mid: $
• Max: $

• Directs and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures related to city-wide planning and development.
• Creates short and long-range goals and objectives for the Planning Division in conjunction with City Council Strategic Plan.
• Reviews, manages, and processes complex current planning requests/projects in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and other adopted plans, studies, and development standards.
• Develops strategies to resolve conflicts in design standards, impacts, and community objectives.
• Answers inquiries and assists the public and developers with planning and technical review issues.
• Coordinates and assists with the Development Review Committee.
• Serves as staff liaison to appointed boards such as the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and the Historic Resources Advisory Board.
• Gathers, reviews, and prepares information for assigned City Boards and City Council.
• Makes recommendations for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, and other land development construction related codes.
• Presents department issues, recommendations, requests, budgets, and projects at Council meetings and other work…