Community Organizer jobs in Kingsport, TN

The First Tennessee Development District in Johnson City Tennessee is accepting applications for the position of Community Planner. Major responsibilities include providing planning related assistance to local governments and planning commissions. Knowledge of Tennessee’s Public Chapter 1101 of 1998 and ability to provide related assistance is required. Applicants must possess the ability to develop mapping tools for local governments. Applicants are also responsible for environmental review oversight with environmental reviews, for the various projects throughout the District’s Housing, Economic and Community Development and Industrial Development Programs ensuring FTDD compliance with all environmental contracts assigned to the District by various state and federal agencies. Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in Planning, Public Administration or related field or significant related experience is required. GIS experience is desirable but not required. Ability to work closely with others, knowledge of organization and structure of local, state and federal government is highly desirable. Bi-weekly salary is $1,817.92. First Tennessee Development District offers paid benefits including major medical, dental, vision and retirement. Paid leave time is also provided. A job applicationis available below or at First Tennessee Development District, 3211 North Roan Street, Johnson City, TN. Please submit a resumé with completed application.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,266.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person