Lexington Fayette Urban Co Government
Senior Planner, Planning Services (Division of Planning)
Lexington Fayette Urban Co Government, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598
Senior Planner, Planning Services (Division of Planning)
SALARY
The minimum salary is
$31.274 per hour This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable. Pay Grade 523
FILING DEADLINE DATE
The deadline to apply is Monday, October 6, 2025
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this position is to develop, review, and implement urban and regional plans that improve quality of life in and around Fayette County through professional, technical, and analytical planning. This position serves as the primary professional planner associated with development and subdivision plan review coordinated through the Division of Planning, including significant interaction with the Urban County Planning Commission, design professionals, and the public. Skills and strengths of an ideal candidate would include the ability to: Effectively and confidently write, speak, and present descriptive and technical information Work independently and collaboratively with a team Build effective working relationships with professional staff in and outside the division Prioritize and manage multiple work assignments and legal deadlines Display a high level of independent judgement and problem-solving skills
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in urban studies, political science, geography, architecture, landscape architecture, environmental science, public administration, public policy, urban and regional planning, or another related field Two (2)
years of related planning experience Years of related education may substitute for years of related experience Years of related experience may substitute for years of education
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops, designs, and implements plans for a specified project or program Reviews subdivision and development plan applications Processes and evaluates waiver requests and variations from the adopted standards
Gathers, researches, and analyzes data to make valid conclusions and use for the decision making, planning, implementation of ordinances, and improvements to the development process
Interprets and understands zoning practices and zoning ordinance construction Analyzes the spatial relationships between buildings, roadways, environmentally sensitive area, natural resources, and other elements of the physical environment
Prepares written reports and presentations that detail critical elements of plans
Presents staff recommendations at Planning Commission meetings and hearings Prepares written staff reports related to land development projects, infrastructure, ordinance and Comprehensive Plan compliance
Formulates, reviews, updates, and/or makes recommendations for changes to policies, plans, or other related legal documents as needed
Drafts and reviews zoning ordinance text amendments, land subdivision regulations, and planning policies
Represents the Division at meetings and events such as, but not limited to, Boards, Committees, Commissions, Council, and professional conferences Manage contracts and grants and develop documents that track spending and funds Facilitates and leads public and stakeholder input and education meetings Responds to public and private inquiries related to various projects as they arise Performs related work as assigned
SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
AICP Certification is preferred SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16. In accordance with CAO Policy 23R "Acquisition of Real Property From Property Owners under Certain Notices and/or Orders", no employee who works in a Division with regulatory or civil enforcement authority over real property located in Fayette County shall acquire an interest in real property in Fayette County with any outstanding citation, notice or order from the Division in which he or she works regardless of whether the citation, notice, or order was issued by the employee or someone else in the Division. This policy extends to immediate family members and the Commissioner of the Department in which the identified employee is employed. Employees may be required to disclose all real property owned by the employee as well as his/her immediate family members. Property and business ownership exemptions may apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION ,
but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.
Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted.
Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***
CLOSING STATEMENT
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package.
Links to our most popular benefits are below:
Health and wellness benefits:
lexingtonky.gov/benefits Paid and unpaid time off benefits:
lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits Direct depo
sit
is required of all employees.
The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:
Division of Human Resources 200 East Main St. Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 258-3030 Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.g
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SALARY
The minimum salary is
$31.274 per hour This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable. Pay Grade 523
FILING DEADLINE DATE
The deadline to apply is Monday, October 6, 2025
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this position is to develop, review, and implement urban and regional plans that improve quality of life in and around Fayette County through professional, technical, and analytical planning. This position serves as the primary professional planner associated with development and subdivision plan review coordinated through the Division of Planning, including significant interaction with the Urban County Planning Commission, design professionals, and the public. Skills and strengths of an ideal candidate would include the ability to: Effectively and confidently write, speak, and present descriptive and technical information Work independently and collaboratively with a team Build effective working relationships with professional staff in and outside the division Prioritize and manage multiple work assignments and legal deadlines Display a high level of independent judgement and problem-solving skills
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in urban studies, political science, geography, architecture, landscape architecture, environmental science, public administration, public policy, urban and regional planning, or another related field Two (2)
years of related planning experience Years of related education may substitute for years of related experience Years of related experience may substitute for years of education
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops, designs, and implements plans for a specified project or program Reviews subdivision and development plan applications Processes and evaluates waiver requests and variations from the adopted standards
Gathers, researches, and analyzes data to make valid conclusions and use for the decision making, planning, implementation of ordinances, and improvements to the development process
Interprets and understands zoning practices and zoning ordinance construction Analyzes the spatial relationships between buildings, roadways, environmentally sensitive area, natural resources, and other elements of the physical environment
Prepares written reports and presentations that detail critical elements of plans
Presents staff recommendations at Planning Commission meetings and hearings Prepares written staff reports related to land development projects, infrastructure, ordinance and Comprehensive Plan compliance
Formulates, reviews, updates, and/or makes recommendations for changes to policies, plans, or other related legal documents as needed
Drafts and reviews zoning ordinance text amendments, land subdivision regulations, and planning policies
Represents the Division at meetings and events such as, but not limited to, Boards, Committees, Commissions, Council, and professional conferences Manage contracts and grants and develop documents that track spending and funds Facilitates and leads public and stakeholder input and education meetings Responds to public and private inquiries related to various projects as they arise Performs related work as assigned
SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
AICP Certification is preferred SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16. In accordance with CAO Policy 23R "Acquisition of Real Property From Property Owners under Certain Notices and/or Orders", no employee who works in a Division with regulatory or civil enforcement authority over real property located in Fayette County shall acquire an interest in real property in Fayette County with any outstanding citation, notice or order from the Division in which he or she works regardless of whether the citation, notice, or order was issued by the employee or someone else in the Division. This policy extends to immediate family members and the Commissioner of the Department in which the identified employee is employed. Employees may be required to disclose all real property owned by the employee as well as his/her immediate family members. Property and business ownership exemptions may apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION ,
but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.
Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted.
Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***
CLOSING STATEMENT
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package.
Links to our most popular benefits are below:
Health and wellness benefits:
lexingtonky.gov/benefits Paid and unpaid time off benefits:
lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits Direct depo
sit
is required of all employees.
The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:
Division of Human Resources 200 East Main St. Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 258-3030 Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.g
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