SENIOR PLANNER
Grade (31): 66 195.79
GENERAL DEFINITION
Position is responsible for advanced managerial and 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
managing and coordinating the activities of the professional and paraprofessional planning staff,
providing technical advisement on planning and growth management issues, coordination 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.
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.
Manages and 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 policy.
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.
Researches and drafts new or revised land development codes; reviews staff reports of planning
staff prior to submission for approval.
Provides analysis and responses regarding the compatibility of the proposed development with and
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 technical and professional advisement regarding planning and development functions to
professionals, management, governing authorities, and members of the public.
Manages resident complaints regarding neighborhood traffic issues.
Provides technical recommendations on the development and implementation of growth
management policies and regulations.
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.
Represents the City at meetings, conferences, and workshops concerning planning and growth
management issues.
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.
Manages and negotiates leases on city-owned property and obtain City Commission review and
approval of them through the entire process.
The lead city planner for all Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) planning issues including CRA
amendments, zoning code amendments, and redevelopment project funding applications.
Requires regular attendance to scheduled work shifts.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Substantial knowledge of the principles and practices applied to the review and analysis of urban
planning and growth management initiatives.
Substantial knowledge of the planning, zoning, physical development, and economic development
principles and practices applied to municipal community development.
Substantial knowledge of the body of available and current information resources applicable to the
planning and growth management for technical research purposes and for special projects as may
be assigned.
Substantial knowledge of legislation affecting growth management and land development in Florida.
Considerable knowledge of the development functions of municipal, state, and county government.
Considerable knowledge of modern office practices, with emphasis on computer literacy, word
processing, spreadsheet applications, and electronic records and file management.
Ability to review, understand, and render recommendations regarding ordinances, land
development legislation, codes, special requests, and applications, or related information.
Ability to coordinate, assign, delegate, and provide for the technical review of work products the
tasks and projects assigned to paraprofessional, professional 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.
A strong customer service orientation in work and communication with coworkers, management,
elected officials, and citizens.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration, or related field supplemented
by 3 years of professional experience as a Planner in a municipal planning function. American Institute
of Certified Planners (AICP) certification. Valid Florida driver's license without any restrictions affecting
the ability to perform the essential job duties.
PREFERRED
Master's degree
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The City of Oakland Park is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer/DFWP