Under the supervision of the Assistant Planning Director. Primarily responsible as a resource to the general public in all planning and permitting areas. Responsible for processing building permit applications and interacting with county building inspectors to coordinate plan review, permit issuance and certificates of occupancy.

The purpose of the Planner I position is to assist the planning division in the enforcement of the City’s Zoning Ordinance.

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is seeking its next Chief Building Official. The CBO is required to have a thorough knowledge of current principles and methods of modern building design and construction, knowledge of the proper use and application of the International Construction Codes, the functions and operations of municipal governance, and the principles of budgeting and budget administration. Must be able to manage the certification and training of inspection staff. Must possess a thorough knowledge of
customer service, develop and maintain effective relationships with all client groups, and be able to effectively communicate with contractors, homeowners, subordinates, superiors, news media, and
elected officials. Position reports to the Director of Development Services. The position participates on various boards related to zoning, dwelling standards, and building codes. Will be heavily involved in plans reviews and ensuring an efficient permitting process from start to finish. Must be customer focused with
the ability to find creative solutions to complex issues. The CBO must possess outstanding listening and comprehension skills, as well as the ability to effectively present complex information to diverse
audiences. A responsive, accessible, and fair-minded candidate with a strong commitment to public service is highly desired.

Performs technical work to review applications and construction documents for the issuance of permits. Employees in this position are required to have knowledge of basic construction
principles including construction types and use groups as determined by the International Code Council (ICC) family of building codes. Employees in this class are responsible for routing of construction documents through the plan review process and ensuring that coordination of various agencies is accomplished and timelines are met in plan review turnaround. Employees in this position must obtain ICC Permit Technician certification within
12 months of employment.

In this position, you will perform advanced planning duties by reviewing complex land development applications and performing redevelopment and comprehensive urban planning functions for the Planning and Community Services Department.

The Town is looking for an experienced Planner II to continue to take the Town to new heights and create a space that will continue to attract new residents and businesses. The ideal candidate must exhibit the initiative to promote sound growth & development and have the ability to balance the needs of a diverse community in the changing economic environment. The position will be within the Planning Department and will focus on various aspects of municipal planning, zoning, & development functions.

Employees in this class perform a wide variety of administrative support, secretarial, office management,
and clerical duties. Work generally requires that employees independently handle certain activities such as
information processing and referral, fiscal controls, computer systems administration, or a special aspect of a
program of office activity. Secretarial duties are considered at the advanced journey level and require considerable
tact and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential matters in the program areas. Work requires a broader
knowledge of office operations in order that the role may serve as backup and at a competent level in several
roles. Frequent personal contact is required with developers, surveyors, county employees, property owners, and
the general public. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Planning & Inspections Director or
other designated departmental supervisor and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and the quality and
effectiveness of work completed.

The purpose of this position is to provide planning services for current planning projects including rezonings, historic preservation and annexations.

The purpose of this position is to support department planning activities, including development plan review, advisory board staffing, research, project management, and community engagement

This position requires advanced professional planning experience as it often leads or is significantly involved with larger, more complex planning assignments and projects. The Senior Planner – Current Planning should possess greater independence and judgment while receiving general supervision from the Planning Director. This position supervises current planning division staff and offers the potential for future advancement.