CITY OF Oxford, Mississippi
The City of Oxford, Mississippi is seeking a qualified Planner to join our team.
Home to 27,000 residents and 22,000 students, Oxford offers a quality of life hard to match in any other town our size. Oxford is a city rich in history. Over the years, many writers have followed William Faulkner’s footsteps, making Oxford their home. Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity overflows in Oxford as chefs, musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s history, small town charm and creative community.
Located in north Mississippi, about an hour from Memphis, Tennessee, Oxford is home to the University of Mississippi. USA Today (2024) & ESPN (2021) named Oxford, Mississippi the Best College Town in America. The relationship to the University runs deep and the presence of the school gives Oxford the energy and vibrancy that is often found in a college town. The Oxford and Lafayette County School Districts are repeatedly recognized as two of the best school districts in the state, combined with the quality of life and character of our city, we take great pride in our community.
This position is one of four (4) planner positions in a Department of six (6) members. This position is primarily responsible for assisting in administering planning and development activities for the City. Some of the duties of this position, but not limited to, are the processing of applications permitted under the Land Development Code, either by right or by Special Exception; the review of site plans, and subdivisions to determine compliance with City regulations; the issuance of zoning verification letters, the review and processing of applications for variances; assisting the Planning Director as needed.
This position requires friendly and consistent customer service with residents, real estate professionals, developers, architects, engineers, and business and community organizations. Occasionally, this position will require a leadership role in smaller scale long range planning projects; providing some support to Historic Preservation Commissions; regular attendance at public meetings including Planning and Historic Preservation Commissions; and assisting the Planning Director with research, and drafting zoning text amendments on an as needed basis with presentation to the Planning Commission and Board of Alderman.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate!
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Urban Design/Planning, Architecture, Geography, or a closely related field; a master’s degree, and AICP certification are preferred; and
One to four years of experience in local government planning, urban design, architecture or development review; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000, depending on qualifications. The City of Oxford has an excellent benefits package. For more information about this position please contact Braxton Tullos at braxton@oxfordms.net or by calling 662-232-2313.