Planner in Training PT

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Non-Smoking

The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e‑cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.

Job Description

This is an entry‑level, part‑time position for recent graduates from a Planning program or closely related field, or for people considering a career change to Planning. The position includes developing a working knowledge of the City’s Land Development Regulations (LDRs); providing technical assistance and general support to planning staff, other departments and customers related to application, property information and processing and reviewing of land use applications.

This work involves supporting the planning staff in processing applications, the LDRs, the Comprehensive Plan, City master plans, development plans and other planning initiatives. The position will function within the Development Services Department under general supervision and report to the Division Head.

Part‑time position for 18 months, with up to 29 hours per week. No benefits are included.

• Assist with processing land development applications including data input and file creation.
• Review land development applications and plans pursuant to the criteria established under the City’s Land Development Regulations; present completed applications and plans to staff for acceptance and to begin the review process.
• Perform data research for development proposals and special projects.
• Respond to zoning inquiries, including written, phone, email and counter inquiries.
• Provide technical support for other department projects.
• Perform planning site inspections.
• Perform data input and basic analysis for the department database.
• Attend advisory board meetings as assigned.
• Assist the department in file and data management.
• Interact with and provide technical assistance to customers on questions related to status of applications.
• Perform all functions and responsibilities according to the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics and Florida State Statutes 112.313.
• Foster positive employee relations and employee morale on a City‑wide basis and perform all responsibilities with strict compliance to the City’s code of ethics.

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Planning, Community Development, or a related field.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of the City’s LDRs.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures for plan review and approval process is a plus but can be learned on the job.

Additional expected abilities include the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, read and interpret site and grading plans, plats, and surveys, interface with the public and other departments diplomatically, establish and maintain effective work relationships with the development community, and skill at input, access and retrieval of information from the City’s automated systems. Ability to handle a variety of work assignments concurrently and adapt to an evolving environment.

Demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer and office software such as MS Word, MS Excel, GIS, Sketch Up, PowerPoint and email is required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job may change.