Job Opening
Post Date: 2/4/2026
Planning & Zoning Official
Marshall County Codes & Zoning
This is very responsible supervisory, administrative and fieldwork with responsibility for ensuring compliance with Zoning regulations, ordinances and flood plain management for Marshall County Government. Planning & Zoning Official will be deemed grade AP12 until all certifications are met (Certification in federal Flood Plain management regulations). Activities associated with the job include responding to complaints and other requests for assistance on issues pertaining to land use, land conditions and zoning, assisting with answering phones and walk-in clients by providing information pertaining to zoning regulations, requests for variances and procedures for appealing decisions made by the Planning Commission and/or Board of Zoning Appeals. Additional activities include assisting with the maintenance of job-related information including maps and plats, meeting with the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission, submitting complaints of zoning violations, and discussing legal actions against property owners with the County Attorney. Job activities require a high school diploma, extensive knowledge of Flood Plain Management and Subdivision and Zoning regulations as adopted by Marshall County government, a minimum of five years’ experience as an architect, inspector, contractor or superintendent of construction, thorough supervisory experience, strong organizational, interpersonal and decision-making skills and sufficient physical strength and stamina to perform required fieldwork. Job performance is evaluated by the County Mayor through review of expertise in zoning regulations, the application of and compliance with zoning regulations, interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills, ability to effectively supervise and direct the activities of departmental staff and knowledge and expertise in the building and construction trades.
Necessary Requirements of Work
Graduation from an accredited four year high school, supplemented with additional course work in real estate, construction or a related field; a minimum of five years’ experience or equivalent as an architect, inspector, contractor or superintendent of construction; thorough supervisory experience; certification as a building official through a recognized certification program; extensive experience in building and zoning regulations and practices; extensive experience dealing directly with the public; strong organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills; sufficient strength and stamina to perform fieldwork; thorough knowledge of the building and construction trades; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience to provide the following critical knowledge, abilities and skills:
Necessary Special Requirements
Planning & Zoning Official
Marshall County Codes & Zoning
This is very responsible supervisory, administrative and fieldwork with responsibility for ensuring compliance with Zoning regulations, ordinances and flood plain management for Marshall County Government. Planning & Zoning Official will be deemed grade AP12 until all certifications are met (Certification in federal Flood Plain management regulations). Activities associated with the job include responding to complaints and other requests for assistance on issues pertaining to land use, land conditions and zoning, assisting with answering phones and walk-in clients by providing information pertaining to zoning regulations, requests for variances and procedures for appealing decisions made by the Planning Commission and/or Board of Zoning Appeals. Additional activities include assisting with the maintenance of job-related information including maps and plats, meeting with the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission, submitting complaints of zoning violations, and discussing legal actions against property owners with the County Attorney. Job activities require a high school diploma, extensive knowledge of Flood Plain Management and Subdivision and Zoning regulations as adopted by Marshall County government, a minimum of five years’ experience as an architect, inspector, contractor or superintendent of construction, thorough supervisory experience, strong organizational, interpersonal and decision-making skills and sufficient physical strength and stamina to perform required fieldwork. Job performance is evaluated by the County Mayor through review of expertise in zoning regulations, the application of and compliance with zoning regulations, interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills, ability to effectively supervise and direct the activities of departmental staff and knowledge and expertise in the building and construction trades.
Necessary Requirements of Work
Graduation from an accredited four year high school, supplemented with additional course work in real estate, construction or a related field; a minimum of five years’ experience or equivalent as an architect, inspector, contractor or superintendent of construction; thorough supervisory experience; certification as a building official through a recognized certification program; extensive experience in building and zoning regulations and practices; extensive experience dealing directly with the public; strong organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills; sufficient strength and stamina to perform fieldwork; thorough knowledge of the building and construction trades; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience to provide the following critical knowledge, abilities and skills:
Necessary Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid Tennessee Driver’s License and the ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability rates.
- Certification in federal Flood Plain management regulations.
- Extensive knowledge of Marshall County land use regulations and ordinances including the Zoning Resolutions, Subdivision Regulations, etc.
- Extensive knowledge of T.C.A. 51115 (Overgrown Vegetation/Accumulating Debris), Billboard Regulations, EMA Damage Assessment and Zoning Regulations.
- *Pay grade is dependent on certification.*
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
- Paid sick leave, vacation leave (after 6 months), bereavement leave, and birthday leave.
- Optional benefits available at reasonable rates.
- TCRS benefit retirement plan.
TO APPLY:
- Application and Job Description may be picked up from the Marshall County Human Resources Office, 3309 Courthouse Annex, 3rd floor, Lewisburg, TN 37091 or obtain from www.marshallcountytn.com
- A completed application and resume will be accepted by the Marshall County Human Resources Office until filled. No late applications will be accepted; no phone calls please.