JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview

Southaven, Mississippi — the state's third-largest city — offers a pro-development environment, a diverse community, strong schools, and abundant entertainment. With numerous residential options and a high quality of life, Southaven provides an excellent setting for both professional and personal growth.

The Associate Planner performs a variety of professional planning duties in both long-range and project-based planning. This position supports the city's goals for responsible growth, development, and community enhancement through research, analysis, and policy implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct professional city planning work in long-range and policy planning, including citywide, community, and neighborhood plans.
• Review, research, analyze, and process land use proposals, development projects, and site plans.
• Prepare reports, staff recommendations, and presentations related to assigned planning activities.
• Assist with zoning and planning administration, environmental review, plan preparation, and special projects.
• Attend and present at monthly Planning Commission meetings and occasional Board of Aldermen meetings.
• Provide professional support to decision-making bodies, answer questions from citizens, board members, and applicants, and ensure clear communication througout the public process

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in City Planning or a related field (required).
• Experience: Minimum 1–4 years of relevant planning experience.
• Preferred: Master's degree in process and/or AICP certification.
• Skills: GIS knowledge and experience strongly preferred.
• ensure clear communication throughout the public process.

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive benefits package with state retirement (PERS), insurance and generous major medical and PTO allowances.

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive benefits package with state retirement (PERS), insurance and generous major medical and PTO allowances.