Planning Tech Or Planner ; Doq

Planning Technician And Planner I

Under moderate supervision, supports staff planners in routine planning initiatives, administrative tasks and customer service. Performs professional-level planning duties of limited complexity as a trainee under the supervision of staff planners.

Interprets County planning and zoning regulations for professionals and the general public.

Planning Technician

• Provides technical assistance and information to staff planners and the public in the administration of specific planning program areas or ordinances.
• Assists staff planners in public outreach initiatives and community engagement.
• Reviews building permits, zoning permits, special event permits and other similar applications to assure compliance with local regulations.
• Prepares narrative staff reports and recommendations of limited complexity.
• Researches and compiles information on a variety of planning issues from multiple sources.
• Assists staff planners in monitoring development programs, performs site inspections, and investigations as directed.
• Performs routine office tasks in designated program areas, including data entry, file management, copying, answering telephones and provides courtesy service at the front counter.
• Develops and maintains automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records.
• Prepares maps, charts, tables of limited complexity, etc.
• Performs basic analysis and exhibit creation in GIS and publishing software.
• Attends public meetings, assisting other planning staff as appropriate.
• Assists contractors, County employees and members of the general public in answering questions related to the Land Development Code (LDC), subdivision regulations and other local regulations.
• Researches Plats and Subdivision Documents as they relate to zoning requirements.
• Prepares, processes and/or submits a variety of documents, including spreadsheets to track PUD build outs, analytical reports, studies, memos, correspondence, etc.
• Performs a variety of routine administrative duties as required, which include but are not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, entering computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as immediate supervisor, subordinates, co-workers, County personnel, consultants, NEFRC, developers, engineers, government agencies, Boards/Council, municipal personnel and the general public.
• Assists coworkers within the department with general office duties when needed, including but not limited to providing prompt and courteous service to walk-in guest, answering phones, etc.
• Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment, which include a computer, telephone, calculator, copier, etc.
• Posts signs for upcoming public hearings.
• Assists coworkers in verifying compliance with development requirements by performing spot inspections for various items such as signage, landscaping, tree planting, and architectural standards.
• Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
• Performs related duties as required and other job-related duties as requested by Supervisor.

Planner I

• Receives and responds to inquiries regarding zoning issues; interprets and explains codes, ordinances and regulations to engineers, architects, contractors, property / business owners, and other interested parties.
• Assists permit applicants; determines/verifies zoning status as requested.
• Performs general GIS data management and spatial analysis.
• Reviews building permits, site plans and subdivision plats for compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Reviews and comments on petitions to the Planning and Zoning Board and to the Board of County Commissioners.
• Makes presentations to the Planning and Zoning Board, Amelia Island Tree Commission, Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Board of County Commissioners and citizens' groups as required; provides expert advice to boards regarding planning issues.
• Assists with Planning Department planning initiatives, including public outreach and community engagement.
• Advises the Planning Director on updating/revising regulations and on the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan.
• Prepares draft ordinances and amendments to ordinances.
• Researches information pertaining to land development issues.
• Conducts field inspections of properties.
• Coordinates planning efforts with consulting firms as requested.
• Interacts and communicates with the immediate supervisor, co-workers, County personnel, engineers, contractors, consultants, architects, Board members, community/civic organizations and the general public.
• Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment, which may include a computer, telephone, calculator, copier, etc.
• Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect…