Planner I- Long Range

Position: Planner I- Long Range Posting No.: CD-13-21
Department: Community Development
Starting Salary: $50,292.62 per year earned and paid on a bi-weekly basis
Closing Date: Open until filled

Description of Work/Duties:
• Primarily responsible for all tasks related to receiving, processing and presenting of petitions for rezoning of property in the City of Sanford, Lee County and the Town of Broadway. This work includes, but is not limited to preparation of required legal notices and posting; coordination and facilitation of neighborhood meetings; preparation and presentation of staff reports at public hearings.
• Assists in the research, drafting and presentation for long-range planning projects including but not limited to comprehensive land use plan, neighborhood planning, corridor planning, comprehensive transportation planning.
• Assists with annexation studies and reports and processes necessary paperwork associated with annexations.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
General knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning; general knowledge of economics, sociology, environmental issues and municipal finances as applied to urban planning; general knowledge of current literature and recent developments in the field of urban planning; ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information and to prepare technical reports; ability to prepare and present technical information clearly to lay groups and the public; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning or related field and some experience in professional planning work.