Salary
$86,163\.00 \- $107,704\.00 Annually
LocationChattanooga, TN
Job Type
FULL TIME
Job Number
04/13/2026 \- 3401
Division
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
Department
Planning
Opening Date
04/13/2026
Closing Date
4/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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- No copay to utilize clinic services.
- Clinic services include routine office visits, sick visits, labs, flu shots, and more
- TextCare \- Access to care 24/7 via TextCare, which is direct, unlimited access to medical care 24/7 through text message.
- One to One Provider Network – Availability to utilize a network of providers that provide a high level of care at a lower copay/cost.
- Health Management Programs – Offered to help employees and their family members in managing the following health conditions: Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), and Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
- Nutritional guidance – Nutritional education provided to assist in making the appropriate food /health choices.
- Low\-cost prescriptions available to those covered under the County health plan.
- Over the counter items offered at cost.
- RxLocal App – Mobile app provides a convenient way to stay connected and manage your health. Through the app you can request refills and ask questions.
- On\-site Pharmacist available to answer questions and provide information.
- The LCP has a smaller network that includes most providers and hospitals, with the exception of Parkridge facilities/providers.
- The OAP is a national network of facilities/providers that includes most providers/hospitals, including Parkridge.
- The Cigna High Dental Plan covers orthodontia for children up to age 18\. A national network of dental providers is available to choose from and this plan offers out of network coverage.
- The Cigna Low Dental Plan does not cover orthodontia. A national network of dental providers is available to choose from and this plan offers out of network coverage.
- The Sun Life DHMO plan is a prepaid dental plan that offers benefits through a network of plan dentists. A dental provider must be selected when enrolling and services must be provided by that provider for benefits to apply.
- Health insurance assistance, Medicare info and counseling.
- Internal steps to take when an employee is ready to retire.
- Estate Planning
- Personal Financial Planning
- TCRS (Tennessee Consolidated Revenue Service) – Ham. County Pension
- Deferred Compensation/457 Plan – Nationwide
- Social Security Benefits
- Years 1 – 5: an employee will accrue 5\.85 hours of leave, per pay period.
- Years 5 – 10: an employee will accrue 6\.77 hours of leave, per pay period.
- Years 11–15: an employee will accrue 8\.31hours of leave, per pay period.
- Year 15 and each year thereafter, an employee will accrue 8\.93 hours of leave, per pay period.
THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL POSTING OPPORTUNITY. ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
Under limited supervision, responsible for overseeing and directing the day\-to\-day zoning and subdivision operations of the Planning Department. Work is performed with general direction, working from broad goals and policies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
This is a Fair Labor Standards Act Defined Exempt Position \- Exempt positions are excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers. The employee in this position is paid a salary rather than an hourly wage for this position. FLSA does not limit the amount of work time an employer may require or expect from any exempt employee, on any schedule. Hamilton County Government expects an employee in this position to complete the work assigned regardless the number of hours involved in completing the tasks assigned.
Tasks
Supervises division staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Directs and monitors the day\-to\-day division activities and operations, which includes: maintaining, administering, and implementing of standard operating procedures, quality assurance standards, policies, goals, objectives, work plans, and workflow; ensuring procedures and equipment meet operational and program performance; and, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Collaborates and meets with land developers, real estate professionals, elected officials, residents, and other County professional staff members to discuss, advise, and assist with various zoning and subdivision issues and questions.
Prepares and presents multi\-media zoning and subdivision presentations for staff review meetings, Commission public hearings, County Commission meetings, and/or other applicable groups. Coordinates and develops amendments to zoning and subdivision regulations.
Oversees the official zoning map; supervises department staff in updating/maintaining the official zoning map.
Performs field checks and photographs sites and surrounding areas identified for rezoning requests or subdivision plats.
Directs the preparation and administration of projects, which includes: defining specifications; soliciting bids; selecting consultants and vendors; overseeing and monitoring project progress; reviewing project reports; making public presentations; forming and organizing committees; and, chairing public meetings.
Provides technical guidance and expertise to architects, developers, realtors, contractors, property owners, and the general public regarding zoning and subdivision projects; responds to related questions and requests for information.
Reviews subdivision proposals and designs for compliance with applicable regulations and makes recommendations based on analysis; attends pre\-submittal meetings to review projects.
Develops and facilitates community education and outreach programs.
Organizes, coordinates, and facilitates public meetings.
Participates in forecasting, preparing, and administering section budgets; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures.
Prepares and evaluates specifications, scopes of work, and requests for proposal for new projects; negotiates related contracts and change orders.
Communicates and collaborates with internal departments, external consultants, vendors, external agencies, regulatory officials, Boards, Commissions, the general public, and/or other interested parties to coordinate work activities, exchange information, and resolve problems.
Directs and reviews the analysis of a variety of data and information; formulates recommendations based on findings; manages priorities, work processes, and procedures; ensures adherence and compatibility with organizational goals, objectives, and strategic initiatives.
Directs, reviews, and participates in the development of a variety of reports, work papers, communications, schedules, and/or other related documents to and from internal departments, governmental entities, external agencies, contractors, and/or other interested parties.
Compiles and monitors operational, administrative, and statistical data related to zoning and subdivision planning operations and regulatory requirements; prepares related reports, procedures, and documentation.
Provides technical expertise and guidance to contractors, ensuring compliance with applicable contract terms and conditions and authorizing contractor payments.
Represents the City and/or the Department at a variety of internal and/or external meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events in order to receive and/or convey information.
Uses, carries, and answers their cell phone for business purposes as determined by the assigned job duties and the department head.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
Knowledge of standard management principles.
Knowledge of subdivision planning and design principles, practices, methods and procedures.
Knowledge of land use planning principles, concepts and methods.
Knowledge of local legislative processes.
Knowledge of policy analysis principles.
Knowledge of development review principles.
Knowledge of research, data and report presentation techniques.
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of strategic planning principles and practices.
Knowledge of research and data analysis techniques.
Knowledge of public relations principles and budgeting principles.
Skill in monitoring and evaluating the work of staff.
Skill in and ability to prioritize and assign work.
Skill in using a computer and related software applications.
Skill in developing and administering budgets.
Skill in reviewing, planning and designing projects.
Skill in reviewing design and development data and information.
Skill in coordinating inter\-agency activities and projects.
Skill in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
Skill in responding to changing situations and needs.
Skill in analyzing data associated with land\-use and site plans.
Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
Skill in facilitating negotiations and mediations.
Skill in speaking in public.
Skill in conducting research.
Skill in preparing a variety of reports and business correspondence.
Skill in developing and analyzing community outreach and education programs and communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co\-workers, managers and citizens.
Ability to analyze engineering drawings, plans, maps, aerial photographs, land use and census data.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Urban Design, Public Policy, Environmental Science, or a closely related field. Must have a minimum of six (6\) years of direct work experience in urban planning, urban design, zoning, development review, project management, or work in a geographical information system, at least three (3\) years of which, must be in a supervisory role. A valid driver’s license is required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to obtain an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification within twelve (12\) months of date of hire.
Prior to operating a County\-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work requires minimal physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. Work requires excessive use of a computer. May require lifting of up to twenty\-five (25\) pounds on occasion. Visits to worksites prior to construction are required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in\-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) \& Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department\_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County GovernmentMeeting the needs of the people where they live, work, and play!
Hamilton County, Tennessee offers a lower cost of living, ease of getting around, a lively arts tradition, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities.
Working for Hamilton County Government provides many great benefits – take a look at a few of those highlighted below…
On\-Site Employee Health Clinic
*(Employee access to the clinic is available from day one. A covered spouse or dependent has access as soon as their health plan coverage is effective. Children age 3 and up who are covered by the County’s insurance are eligible to be seen.) Telehealth \- Two\-way, real\-time interactive communication between the patient and a practitioner through telecommunications, which may include audiovisual options.
On\-Site Employee Pharmacy
Hamilton County Government offers competitive insurance coverage to fulltime employees.
Medical coverage is offered through Cigna to fulltime employees. The County pays a generous portion of the medical premium. Two options are available to choose from: LCP (Local Cost Plus) and OAP (Open Access Plus).
Dental coverage is a voluntary benefit available to fulltime employees. Three coverage options are offered: Cigna High Plan, Cigna Low Plan, and Sun Life DHMO.
Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment is provided through Symetra. The County provides $30,000 of Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at no cost to fulltime employees.
Additional voluntary benefits fulltime employees have access to enroll in are as follows:
\-Individual Short\-Term Disability (STD) \-Voluntary Long\-Term Disability (LTD)
\-Flexible Spending Account–Health Care \-Flexible Spending Account–Dept. Care
\-Flexible Spending Account–Transportation \-Accident Insurance
\-Critical Illness Insurance \-Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Hamilton County Government Retirement for Fulltime Employees:
Pension – Legacy Plan (hired prior to 10/1/2015\), in which the employer contributes 14\.70%.
Pension – Hybrid Plan (hired on or after 10/1/2015\), in which the employee contributes 5% and the employer contributes 4%.
401K – Employer contributes 5% and the employee can contribute the amount of their choice.
457b – Employees have the option to contribute to this plan if they choose.
Pre\-Retirement Seminar:
Hamilton County Human Resources provides a pre\-retirement seminar to those considering retirement, two times per year (1st and 3rd quarter of each year). Seminar topics covered may include:
Parental Leave:
Hamilton County provides eight (8\) weeks of paid maternity leave and two (2\) weeks of paid paternity leave following the birth of a child or placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption (age 13 or younger) or foster care.
Paid Time Off:
Hamilton County Government provides generous paid time off (PTO) to fulltime employees from the start of employment.
At each anniversary, an employee can roll over up to 80 hours of unused PTO into their leave bank. (Up to 800 hours for employees hired on or after 1/1/2013\).
Paid Holidays:
Hamilton County Government provides thirteen (13\) paid holidays to fulltime employees.
New Year’s Day Independence Day
M.L. King’s Birthday Labor Day
President’s Day Veteran’s Day
Good Friday Thanksgiving (2 days)
Memorial Day Christmas (2 days)
Juneteenth
Wellness Facility:
Hamilton County Government provides a 24/7 fitness center, free of charge, to County employees and family members (age 14\+) covered under the County's health plan. The fitness center offers cardio and strength\-training equipment, along with group exercise classes throughout the year. (which may include Zumba, spin, yoga, etc.)
Employer
Hamilton County
Address
401 W MLK Blvd
Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37402
Phone
423\-209\-6120
Website
http://www.hamiltontn.gov