Planner II – Associate Planner

Position Summary:

An advanced professional planning position responsible for researching and analyzing technical data in the field of city planning. Performs professional and technical work developing, researching, data collection, mapping and maintaining public planning studies and programs on land use, zoning, conservation, housing, transportation, population, coastal management, historic preservation and other areas of comprehensive planning activities.

Essential FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.

• Receives, reviews for completion, and processes development applications including evaluation of site plans, subdivision plats, rezoning applications, right-of-way vacations and other land development proposals; ensures applications conform with the City’s development code, master plans, planning principles and the Comprehensive Plan.
• Prepares narrative staff reports and recommendations of complexity, such as Planned Developments and Rezonings detailing specific issues such as transfer of density units.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and prioritizes project milestones and deadlines.
• Acts as liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and elected officials in developing neighborhood plans.
• Plans and implements neighborhood improvement projects, including program and project design, contract writing, and administration.
• Drafts legal notices, agreements, staff reports, Resolutions and Ordinances.
• Evaluates rezoning proposals, ordinance amendments, site plans, special use permits, variances and other proposals.
• Collects, assembles, summarizes, and analyzes basic data involved in planning, such as land use, population, economic characteristics, traffic, services, historic preservation, land development, and other factors pertinent to a master planning or a comprehensive planning program.
• Coordinates and participates in the review and approval of building permit applications to ensure compliance with the City’s Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan.
• Develops recommendations for current and long term planning projects; prepares technical studies and reports.
• Prepares and gives presentations to the City Council, CRA, Planning Commission, Committee, Development Review Committee, and Historic Preservation Advisory Board.
• Prepares and distributes the Planning Commission, Development Review, Board of Zoning Appeals, Historic Preservation Advisory board agenda packets in the absence of the department admin.
• Provides information, guidance, and advice to applicants and the general public in response to inquiries regarding land use, zoning, platting, development applications, and other planning matters.
• Reviews detailed accurate construction plan sets for City improvement projects.
• Researches and compiles existing parcel data such as paper copy and CAD survey data, plats, legal descriptions, and construction drawings to establish project limits for permit drawing submissions.
• Represents the Department at meetings and public hearings, as requested and prepares staff reports and presentations.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. In lieu of certain requirements listed below, Employee may accrue or acquire certain specified time in service, specialized skills, and/or certifications, thereby qualifying for this position through the City’s career progression policy.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind
• Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to field conditions
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and receive direction from multiple people.
• Ability to initiate and take ownership of a task or project and see it through to completion.
• Excellent written and oral skills related to grammar, punctuation, diction, and style
• Ability to review project plans and specifications submitted by consultants for accuracy
• Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops
• General knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering, surveying, economics, and business management
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, econometric or transportation modeling, database management, AutoCAD or GIS
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures and federal, state, and local codes, laws and regulations
• Knowledge of the economics, engineering, public finance, and other aspects applied to governmental planning.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection.
• Skilled in customer service, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in person and in writing
• Statistical, algebraic, and geometric knowledge and ability to apply such knowledge in practical situations

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, engineering, public policy, or related area of study
• Three (3) years’ experience in urban design/urban planning, practical experience or a multi-discipline engineering experience may be substituted for education or as approved by the Urban Design Director
• AICP preferred or ability to acquire such designation within eighteen months of employment
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license

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