Planner, Government, Environmental​/ Urban Planning

Position:
Planner

Department:
Community Development

Reports to:
Community Development Manager

Emergency Classification:
Essential

FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: 110

Are you a forward-thinking planning professional with a passion for shaping vibrant, resilient communities?

As a Planner with the Town of Fort Myers Beach, you'll play a key role in guiding responsible growth, supporting sustainable development, and enhancing the community's unique coastal character. This position works closely with leadership and the public to ensure that land use decisions align with the Town's strategic vision, environmental priorities, and quality-of-life goals. If you're ready to make a lasting impact in a dynamic municipal environment, we encourage you to apply.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach Offers a Competitive Benefits Package!

• Health & Wellness:
  Comprehensive health insurance with low deductibles and annual maximums. The Town covers 100% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums. Benefits include employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, gym membership reimbursement, and more.
  • Work/Life Balance:
  Employees accrue 16 hours of paid leave monthly, plus 1 sick day and a birthday annually. The Town observes 14 paid holidays and offers flexible scheduling options.
  • Retirement Planning:
  Immediate vesting in a 401(a)/457(b) pension plan with generous employer contributions.
  • And More!

Join a team that values your well-being and future while supporting a community that's rebuilding stronger and smarter every day.

The Planner is responsible for guiding land use and development within the Town through the application of professional planning principles and practices. This position performs a variety of duties related to long-range planning, zoning, site plan review, community development, and public engagement. The Planner works to ensure that growth and development are consistent with the Town's Comprehensive Plan and support its economic, environmental, and social goals, while fostering sustainable and well-planned community growth.

If assigned, employees in this classification will be required to report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

• Develop, implement, and update comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, and other planning documents.
• Review and process development proposals, site plans, zoning applications, rezonings, variances, and special exceptions for compliance with municipal codes, ordinances, and design standards.
• Conduct research and analyze data related to demographics, housing, transportation, land use, stormwater management, and economic development.
• Prepare maps, graphics, staff reports, and presentations for public meetings, the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Town Council, and other governing bodies.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to developers, citizens, elected officials, and other Town departments on planning and zoning matters.
• Conduct detailed site plan reviews for commercial and multifamily developments, verifying compliance with zoning regulations, design standards, and applicable land use requirements.
• Coordinate public outreach efforts, including public meetings, workshops, and surveys to gather community input.
• Monitor and report on trends in land use, population, environmental impact, and infrastructure needs to inform policy and code updates.
• Participate in special planning projects such as neighborhood plans, housing studies, sustainability initiatives, resiliency planning, and climate adaptation strategies.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Town Council, or other boards as assigned.
• Provide technical guidance on zoning and permitting issues to residents, engineers, contractors and developers.
• Assist in code enforcement or zoning administration as needed, including conducting site visits to verify compliance with…