Senior Planner

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The City of Greenacres' Compensation Plan allows for hiring at a maximum rate of up to 15% above the minimum range for the position based on education, experience and valid proof of certification(s) that are obtained through extensive program of study and training over and above the minimum requirements. Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Greenacres.

You must be able to meet the minimum following requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited high school or have obtained a State of Florida G.E.D. certificate or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must submit to a post-offer physical examination. The offer of employment will be contingent on the results of testing and/or examinations.

• A minimum of three (3) professional/personal references must be provided.

• H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate
• College Diploma (if applicable)
• Veterans Preference documentation (if applicable)
• Military DD214 Form (if applicable)
• Military Discharge Certificate (if applicable)

Professional planning work with considerable independence and initiative in comprehensive planning, zoning, land use, transportation, urban design, and site planning. Performs a variety of program and project activities associated with planning and zoning assignments including processing applications for compliance with codes; updating planning, zoning and land use data and maps; reviewing permits and licenses for compliance with city codes and regulations;

reviewing development proposals; preparing recommendations to advisory boards and the City Council; conducting studies and generating reports; and collecting and analyzing data for use in various media and in the City's Comprehensive Plan.

(The duties listed are intended to serve as an example of the typical functions performed. They are not exclusive or all inclusive and will vary with assignments.)

• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates permit and development applications for technical compliance with the Zoning Code and Development and Neighborhood Services Department policies.
• Appears before the City Council, Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals, and other City boards to present the Development and Neighborhood Services Department's review of development applications.
• Represents the City, as directed, before other agencies and groups on planning and zoning related matters.
• Researches, completes staff reports and other associated documents, and prepares pictorial and graphic representations for presentations to advisory committees, boards, and the City Council.
• Provides professional assistance and administrative support to the Development Review Committee, and the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals in preparing and reviewing reports on development petitions.
• Performs field inspections of project sites, landscaping and signage.
• Provides information to the general public on planning, zoning, subdivision, and other development related regulations and matters.
• Assists in the review of business tax receipt applications for compliance with Zoning and other City codes.
• Collects data and conducts analysis for development related reports and studies conducted by the Development and Neighborhood Services Department.
• Assists in the periodic review and update of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and other development-related regulations and recommends changes to the regulations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Modern principles, practices, techniques, and purposes of City planning.
• Principles, practices, and techniques involved in the development and maintenance of the City Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code, and land development regulations.
• Principles and practices of civil and traffic engineering, architecture, and landscape architecture applicable to development applications, site and…