PLANNER
Grade (27): 55,118.90-88,190.25
POSITION
Position is responsible for intermediate level professional work in the areas of planning and
development for the City's current and long-range planning goals, objectives, and initiatives. Areas of
responsibility include, but are not limited to, comprehensive and neighborhood planning, development
review, conducting research, and special studies, interpreting the land development and reviewing
amendments to the code for conformance with the comprehensive plan. Responsibilities include
coordinating the activities of paraprofessional planning staff, providing technical advisement on
planning and growth management issues, coordinating with other departments and agencies involved
in planning and growth management, conducting surveys, and compiling and analyzing data for
planning projects affecting zoning and land use planning. The incumbent will act as the liaison to the
various Boards and City Commission on all current planning cases and zoning code amendments.
Work is performed independently under limited supervision with considerable latitude. Position typically
requires processing and interpreting of more complex, less clearly-defined issues.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
The list of duties and functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the type of tasks
performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of an
essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions
are a logical assignment to the position.
Coordinates the day to day activities of the division; facilitates both long-range and current planning
actions related to compliance with the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan goals,
objectives, and policies.
Prepares staff reports/transmittal items and support documentation in a timely manner to the City
Manager's office for scheduled Commission meetings.
Meets deadlines for advisory boards and Development Review Committee meetings; writes detailed
case analysis reports related to all aspects of current and long-range planning.
Assists in researching and drafting new or revised land development codes.
Provides analysis and responses regarding the compatibility of the proposed development with
Land Development Codes and Comprehensive Plan designations.
Participates in the maintenance and coordination of the current planning agenda, long-range
planning, and related administrative needs through the use of a detailed activity report.
Obtains, assembles, summarizes, and analyzes data involved in planning, such as land use,
population, economic characteristics, traffic, land development, and other factors pertinent to a
comprehensive planning program, including the use of GIS software to produce maps.
Provides or assists in providing technical and professional advisement regarding planning and
development functions to management, governing authorities, and members of the public.
Coordinates resident complaints regarding neighborhood traffic issues.
Evaluates land use and zoning proposals to ensure compliance with applicable City, state or federal
laws, codes, ordinances, and related regulatory standards.
Participates in the supervision of administrative support, paraprofessional department staff, and
interns by assigning tasks, and providing technical reviews for work products.
Evaluates environmental information and recommends mitigation measures to reduce adverse
impacts of development.
Participates in the development, maintenance, and administration of a comprehensive information
resource database for planning and growth management analysis purposes.
Provides presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the general public on
planning and growth management issues as directed.
Participates in various development review and pre-development meetings to provide information
and guidance applicable to the City's community development goals, objectives, and initiatives.
Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in the disciplines of urban and regional
planning and zoning administration for application to functions undercharge.
May provide technical recommendations on the development and implementation of growth
management policies and regulations.
May negotiate leases on city-owned property and obtain City Commission review and approval of
them through the entire process.
May represent the City at meetings, conferences, and workshops concerning planning and growth
management issues.
Requires regular attendance to scheduled work shifts.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices applied to the review and analysis of urban
planning and growth management initiatives.
Thorough knowledge of the planning, zoning, physical development, and economic development
principles and practices applied to municipal community development.
Thorough knowledge of the body of available and current information resources applicable to
planning and growth management for technical research purposes and for special projects as may
be assigned.
Thorough knowledge of legislation affecting growth management and land development in Florida.
Thorough knowledge of the development functions of municipal, state, and county government.
Thorough knowledge of modern office practices, with emphasis on computer literacy, word
processing, spreadsheet applications, and electronic records and file management.
Skill in providing excellent customer service.
Ability to review, understand, and render recommendations regarding ordinances, land
development legislation, codes, special requests, and applications or related information.
Ability to assign, delegate, and provide tasks and projects to paraprofessional planning staff,
interns, and consultants.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external
customers, as well as governing and appointed authorities.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, public administration, or related field; supplemented
by a minimum of two (2) years' experience in a municipal planning function. Must have the American
Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification. Must have a valid Florida driver's license without any
restrictions affecting the ability to perform the essential job duties.
PREFERRED
Master's degree in urban and regional planning, public administration, or related field.
Submit official City application and required attachments to: