Planning Manager 1 - Plan Review - Land Development

Planning Manager 1 - Plan Review - Land Development

Salary

$107,661.00 - $161,491.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Non Civil Service

Job Number

PC08824

Division

Planning Commission

Department

PLA Land Development

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

9/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Position Description

Nashville/Davidson County is seeking experienced individuals to join the Land Development and Plan Review Division. It is an exciting time to be a part of a team that is shaping Nashville's future. Current planning experience for a local government is desired.

The Planning Manager 1 will supervise activities of professional, technical, and/or clerical staff working in the Land Development division of the Planning Department.

The Metro Nashville Planning Department is comprised of planners and designers with expertise in land use, architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design. These staff members provide analysis and recommendations throughout Metro Nashville on current planning and development, community planning, and urban design and landscape issues in a wide variety of urban, suburban, and rural contexts. The Land Development Division is responsible for current planning within the 526 square miles that make up Nashville/Davidson County, including review of rezoning requests, application of overlays, site plans, mandatory referrals, and subdivision requests. The Division also manages the bond process and oversees the Planning counter in the Development Services Center.

Typical Duties

• Assigns projects to review planners and monitors activity on projects in progress.
• Counsels with and corrects employees as needed.
• Oversees the review of projects submitted to the division.
• Reviews and edits staff reports.
• Reviews and edits council bills and files bills in Legistar.
• Publishes staff reports, agendas, and minutes.
• Coordinates Planning Commission meetings.
• Reviews and assigns pre-application requests.
• Consults with developers and members of the general public about planning related issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of planning experience.

NOTE: Employees must register for the Metro Human Resources Supervisory Training Program prior to completion of the probationary period or work test and must complete all coursework within a 12-month period.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualified applicants should send letter of interest, specifying the position of interest, and resume.

Randi Semrick

Metro Nashville Planning Department

800 President Ronald Reagan Way

P.O. Box 196300

Nashville, TN 37219-6300

or

E-mail to: Randi.semrick@nashville.gov

(No Phone Calls Please)

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to randi.semrick@nashville.gov.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address Human Resources Division

700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201

Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone (615) 862-6640

Website https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities