City Planner

General Function:
This is a professional and technical position within the Planning and Zoning Division of the Development Services Department. A professional responsible for developing and accessing current and future land use plans for cities and communities, considering factors like economic growth, transportation needs, zoning regulations, and community development to ensure efficient and sustainable urban environments for the growth and development of the city.
Work includes the evaluation and preparation of Planning and Zoning reports on rezoning, variances, special use permits, plats, site plans, etc., as well as the preparation and refinement of the Comprehensive Plan. It also includes the preparation of related required special studies. City Planner also works with professional consultants engaged by the City to assist in achieving the goals of the department and the City.

Reports To:
Planning Division Director

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Planning and Zoning Division Personnel

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares Staff Reports for Public Hearings (Background, Analysis, Ordinance and Resolution Drafts, etc.) in an effective and timely manner.
• Delegates functional activities to Staff and establishes schedules and responsibilities to ensure quality and timeliness of independent decisions required to provide continuous service to public and safety of work force and facilities.
• Reviews work product prepared by Staff to ensure technical completeness and correctness.
• Prepares studies and programs related to the present and future land use and zoning regulations.
• Coordinates consultant activities and product documents.
• Presents Public Hearing cases to the Local Planning Agency and to the City Council, as needed.
• Presents to the Historic Preservation Board, Public Art Committee, and other City Boards/Committees on Planning matters, as needed.
• Meets and responds to public and interdepartmental Planning and Zoning issues.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers and the Administration.
• Reviews public hearing submittal plans to ensure compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Code.
• Oversees review of Planning and Zoning items of Building permit applications to ensure compliance with approved Development orders.
• Assists in the maintenance of development agreements, socio-economic data, concurrence management system and/or the development database.
• Coordinates intergovernmental planning activities and may represent the City during other agency meetings, as needed.
• May meet with public officials, civics organizations and other groups to explain various programs or projects; or to coordinate the implementation of a program or project.
• May research, plan and coordinate special programs and projects by working with consultants, contractors and other departments in order to ensure that program activities are implemented and completed effectively and in a timely manner.
• Assists with the annual budget preparation for the Planning & Zoning Division.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
• Conforms to all safety rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Full-time/Regular in-person position.
• Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week usually consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day or four (4) days of ten (10) hours per day. The work day may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.
• Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Will be required to work occasional overtime or shift assignments, if applicable.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Regional or Urban Planning, Public Administration, Architecture or a closely related field from an accredited College or University is required. Master’s Degree desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of Chapter 163, F.S., comprehensive master land use planning.
• Thorough experience reviewing and interpreting land development codes.
• In depth knowledge of census analysis, geographic information systems (GIS), transportation, and traffic analysis.
• Technical ability to conduct and review open space planning and environmental review.
• Strong analytical, coordinative, administrative, and communicative skills are required.
• Five to Seven years of progressive experience in Planning. A.I.C.P. preferred.
• Must be able to understand and comprehend written and verbal instructions.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must pass a background screening process.

Core Competencies:

• Judgment - Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.
• Quality of Work - Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.
• Reliability - Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.
• Safety - Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with applicable safety standards.
• Technical Capability - Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.

• The employee must successfully pass a background screening process and comply with the City’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• The City will also verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired so the proper completion of Form I-9 is required, which includes the employee providing documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.