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Development Planner Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Smith and Wesson

Production Planner

Maryville, TN · On-site

Planner will be responsible for the daily development of an issue plan to support the production plan of firearms at Smith & Wesson. Responsible for ensuring released production plans can be ...

City of Chattanooga

Principal Planner

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$65K - $78K/yr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public ... City Planning CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY: Incumbents in this classification are responsible for ...

RED DOT CORPORATION

Production Planner

Memphis, TN · On-site

Key Responsibilities Capacity Planning & Plan Development Analyze Rough Cut Capacity Plans (RCCP) against order demand to determine available production capacity at the labor-hour level. Create ...

RED DOT CORPORATION

Production Planner

Memphis, TN

Key Responsibilities Capacity Planning & Plan Development Analyze Rough Cut Capacity Plans (RCCP) against order demand to determine available production capacity at the labor-hour level. Create ...

THE CARLSTAR GROUP LLC

Master Planner

Clinton, TN · On-site

$76K - $114K/yr

The Master Planner will be the primary contact for the manufacturing site to resolve supply related ... development, production, and aftermarket support environments * Developing daily production ...

Red Dot Corporation

Production Planner

Memphis, TN · On-site

Key Responsibilities Capacity Planning & Plan Development • Analyze Rough Cut Capacity Plans (RCCP) against order demand to determine available production capacity at the labor-hour level. • ...

Covenant Health

ORG DEV SPEC-LEADER EXP

Knoxville, TN · On-site

Lead the end-to-end management of leadership development programs, including planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement. * Manage external vendors, consultants, and learning ...

RED DOT CORPORATION

Production Planner

Memphis, TN · On-site

Key Responsibilities Capacity Planning & Plan Development * Analyze Rough Cut Capacity Plans (RCCP) against order demand to determine available production capacity at the labor-hour level. * Create ...

Standard Nuclear, Inc.

Senior Production Planner

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support development of routings, process assumptions, lead times, work sequencing, and planning rules * Identify gaps in planning data, documentation, or process inputs and work with teams to close ...

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How much do development planner jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for development planner in Tennessee is $66,268.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,300.00 and $70,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Development Planner vs Urban Planner?

AspectDevelopment PlannerUrban Planner
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in urban planning, civil engineering, or related field; certifications may varyBachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, geography, or related field; professional certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, private development firms, consulting companiesMunicipalities, government agencies, consulting firms
Industry UsageFocuses on development projects, land use planning, and project implementationFocuses on city-wide planning, zoning, and community development

Development Planners primarily focus on managing specific development projects and land use within a broader urban context. Urban Planners have a wider scope, shaping city policies and long-term community growth. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and often work in overlapping environments, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

What cities in Tennessee are hiring for Development Planner jobs?

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Infographic showing various Development Planner job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,268 per year, or $31.9 per hour.

Planner 3 - Transportation Systems Planning Lead

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Nashville, TN • On-site

$99K - $122K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

753rd of 846 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Salary: $99,986.00 - $122,482.00 Annually
Location : Nashville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time Civil Service
Job Number: 26303E
Division: Nashville Department of Transportation
Department: NDOT GSD Transport Systems Development
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 8/25/2026 11:59 PM Central
Position Description
The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) is seeking a Planner 3 - Systems Planning Lead within the Transportation Planning group in the Transportation Planning and Project Management Division. This position leads NDOT's long-range and system planning program, including development of multimodal plans, corridor and small area studies, and supporting policies and guidance that shape the department's transportation investments and priorities.
This role serves as project manager for high-profile planning efforts and provides direction to staff leading other studies. The position is responsible for advancing planning work into project development and capital implementation by integrating recommendations from adopted plans into fiscally constrained work programs and capital budget requests. The System Planning Lead supervises planning staff, including oversight of project charter development, coordinates with internal and external partners, and ensures alignment with adopted plans and initiatives such as NashvilleNext, Connect Downtown, and East Bank planning efforts. Performs related duties as assigned.
Typical Duties
  • Serves as project manager for major planning efforts and provides direction and oversight to staff leading other plans and studies.
  • Leads NDOT's long-range and system planning program, including development of plans, studies, policies, and implementation guidance (e.g., multimodal plans, corridor studies, and design or programmatic frameworks).
  • Translates adopted plans and studies into implementable projects and programs by defining project scope, limits, and phasing; advancing recommendations into project charters and capital planning processes; and integrating recommendations from multiple plans into fiscally constrained work programs.
  • Supervises project development activities by directing staff responsible for project charters, reviewing purpose, need, and scope, and ensuring alignment with planning intent; supports project development beyond the charter phase as needed.
  • Coordinates planning efforts across NDOT divisions and external partners, aligning priorities, resolving complex issues, and advancing projects toward implementation.
  • Supports regional coordination activities by guiding alignment of NDOT projects with the Greater Nashville Regional Council's planning and programming processes, including regional transportation planning and funding programs.
  • Manages consultant teams by developing scopes, supporting procurement, and overseeing schedule, budget, and deliverables.
  • Leads public engagement by presenting planning work to stakeholders, boards, and elected officials and incorporating feedback into project development.
  • Develops policies, guidance, and frameworks that connect transportation planning, land use, and capital investment decisions.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of planning experience.
OR
Master's Degree in Planning or related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of planning experience.
Employees must register for the Metro Human Resources Supervisory Training Program prior to completion of the probationary period or work test and must complete all coursework within a 12-month period.
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Experience leading long-range planning efforts, corridor studies, or similar system-level planning initiatives
  • Develop planning recommendations and advance them into projects, programs, or implementation strategies
  • Experience integrating planning work into capital planning or capital improvement programming processes
  • Experience with project development, including defining scope and transitioning work from planning into delivery
  • Experience supervising staff or leading the work of others and managing consultant teams
  • Coordinate across agencies, disciplines, and stakeholders to advance projects and resolve complex issues
  • Understanding of transportation planning principles, regulations, and multimodal design practices
  • Strong communication skills, including presenting technical information to diverse audiences

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.
Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
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