Planner in Training PT

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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.

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 (LDR's); 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 LDR's, 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.

* This is a part time position, for 18 months period of time and is for up to 29 hours maximum of work a week. No benefits are included. *

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• 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, emails 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 Statues 112.313
• Fosters 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 City’s LDR's.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures for plan review and approval process is a plus but can be learned on the job
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* Please be sure that you are attaching all the documentation required in the Supplemental questionnaire, otherwise your application would be rejected *

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to read and interpret site and grading plans, plats, and surveys is a plus but can be learned on the job. Ability to interface with the public and work with other departments and staff diplomatically. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with the development community. Skill at input, access and retrieval of information from the City’s automated systems.

Skill in handling a variety of work assignments concurrently. Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment. Requires demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer and office software such as MS Word, MS Excel, GIS, Sketch

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