Purpose of Position:

To serve as the planner for the City of Scottsville and Allen County Kentucky.

The planner will supervise the planning and zoning office while performing professional

planning duties critical to the business operations of the Planning Commission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this

position. These duties are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be

required and assigned.

• Advise and assist the Planning Commission in the coordination of planning

programs and determination of policies, including land use regulation

administration;

• Prepare the annual budget, work program and present recommendations to the

Planning Commission;

• Coordinate the development and maintenance of a comprehensive plan with

elected officials and other agencies throughout Allen County.

• Prepare text revisions and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision

Regulations, and various other Planning Commission requirements;

• Consult with neighborhood groups, community organizations, development

professionals, builders, property owners, and other interested individuals on land

development services and topics;

• Present planning and research reports with accompanying recommendations and

other documents to the public;

• Coordinate, supervise and mentor the Planning Commission staff;
• Serve on committees and attend meetings as a representative of the Planning

Commission;

• Attend Planning Commission and all Planning Commission related Boards, City

Council, and Allen County Fiscal Court meetings as necessary.

• Develop policies for the general guidance of Planning Commission decision-

making;

• Maintain by-laws and procedural standards for the Planning Commission and all

Planning Commission related Boards.

• Present planning and research reports with accompanying recommendations and

other documents to the Commission at public hearings.

• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Training and Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, or other related

fields. Master’s degree in planning is preferred. AICP certification is preferred.

Experience: At least 5 years of management level experience in planning, project

management, grants management, capital development, financial planning,

transportation/ transit planning or proven abilities in planning, developing and

implementing large scale projects.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Expert knowledge in theories, principles, and practices of transportation and land

use planning, urban design, environmental planning, sustainability planning,

project management, and public administration.

• Direct experience of the use and administration of Geographic Information

Systems for planning and parcel addressing.

• Microsoft office skills (word, excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Teams and

other related systems.)

• Expert knowledge in local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing

planning and programming for a public agency.

• Interact professionally with various levels of employees and outside

representatives.

The City County Planning Commission of Allen County and City of Scottsville, Kentucky

is a drug free workplace, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse

workforce.

Interested candidates should reach out to Brittany Sloan (bsloan@cityofscottsville.org).

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