The City of Louisville is looking for a motivated and professional City Planner II or Planner III (Senior Planner) to join a small team and work on a range of assignments at an important and exciting time in the community’s history. Several infill development projects are underway that will create vibrant new places. The City recently updated its comprehensive plan and has several policy and regulatory projects planned or underway addressing topics including challenging infill development, housing affordability, and community design. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your planning career in a community that highly values planning.

Specifically, this position performs professional municipal planning work, including research and analysis; reviewing developments for compliance with City ordinances and plans; writing staff reports and making presentations to the City Council and boards and commissions; creation of maps and graphics, and support or management of special projects like zoning code amendments and long-range policies.

The ideal candidate will provide exceptional customer service, have a positive attitude, be an effective communicator, and be willing to contribute to an innovative, collaborate, and supportive work environment.

Interviews will be continuous, and the position will be open until filled. Apply right away if you are interested in this great opportunity. Please be sure to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

Planner II Level:

• Master’s degree in city or regional planning, architecture, environmental design, or a closely related field and 2–3years of professional experience (preferably in a municipal setting), or
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–4 years of professional experience (preferably in a municipal setting)

Senior Planner Level:

• Master’s degree in city or regional planning, architecture, historic preservation, or a closely related field and 4+years of professional experience (preferably in a municipal setting), or
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6+ years of professional experience (preferably in a municipal setting) and demonstrated ability to manage projects independently

Hiring Range by level (dependent on certification level and other qualifications):
Hiring Range:
Planner II: $72,529.60 to $85,217.60
Senior Planner: $87,755.20 to $103,126.40 

Salary Range:

Planner II: $72,529.60 to $102,814.40
Senior Planner: $87,755.20 to $124,404.80

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:    

• Reviews and provides recommendations regarding land use applications for proposed residential, mixed-use, commercial, and industrial development in the City.
• Reviews various building permit applications for compliance with application zoning and subdivision ordinances and regulations of the City, including planned unit development and special review use terms and conditions.
• Develops graphics and maps for plan documents and to aid in decision-making processes. Experience with GIS mapping, SketchUp, and/or Adobe Suite is desirable, but not required.
• Responds in person, over the phone, and in writing to inquiries regarding zoning, land use, development standards and requirements, and development review process questions.
• Researches issues, prepares reports, correspondence, and memoranda.
• Assists in coordinating land use actions with City departments, special districts, and applicable federal, regional, state, and local agencies.
• Prepares staff reports and makes presentations to the City's boards and commissions and City Council.
• Creates application materials and checklists and identifies and recommends process improvements. 
• Provides research and recommends updates to sections of the Municipal Code.
• Participates in long-range planning projects and may serve as project manager.
• Manages consultants and consultant budgets on special projects.  
• Assists with grant applications and administration.  
• Conducts research to provide demographic information for current and long-range planning.
• Performs fieldwork and inspections related to approved development plans, building permits, and address zoning code enforcement issues.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:    

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of community planning, transportation planning, and urban design.
• Familiarity with subdivision and zoning regulations, land use law, and site development principles.
• Must possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in the use of a personal computer and various job-related software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with other software programs such as Bluebeam, EnerGov, Sketch-up, GIS, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign software applications is desirable, but not required.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and communicate complex processes and concepts in an easy-to-understand and accessible manner.
• Ability to maintain a professional and courteous demeanor in sometimes stressful circumstances.
• Ability to understand political constraints and objectives and adapt work when needed.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and change course when needed to meet City objectives.
• Ability to gather, compile, analyze, and present complex planning data.
• Ability to present recommendations, orally and in writing.
• Ability to explain complex issues in a understandable way to the general public, boards, commissions, and City Council.  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize as needed. 
• Ability to work cross departmentally and collaboratively with stakeholders.