City Planner, Government

The City Planner is a senior level planner that specializes in long range planning. The City Planner is responsible for assisting with the collection, compilation, assimilation, and presentation of data related to the development of master plans for land use and community facilities, for activities related to plan implementation, such as zoning regulation development and administration, and for economic and demographic research, and other duties as assigned.

Work requires exercising mature and independent judgment based on accumulated experience in determining courses of action and in the development and presentation of material within a specific area of functional specialization. Work is performed with considerable independence within the scope of professional methods and procedures to accomplish assigned projects. Position reports to the Community Development Director.

The City Planner is a senior level planner that specializes in long range planning. The City Planner is responsible for assisting with the collection, compilation, assimilation, and presentation of data related to the development of master plans for land use and community facilities, for activities related to plan implementation, such as zoning regulation development and administration, and for economic and demographic research, and other duties as assigned.

Work requires exercising mature and independent judgment based on accumulated experience in determining courses of action and in the development and presentation of material within a specific area of functional specialization. Work is performed with considerable independence within the scope of professional methods and procedures to accomplish assigned projects. Position reports to the Community Development Director.

• Administers zoning, sustainability, and landscape-related planning functions for the department.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate data for planning studies, reports, projects, and exhibits.
• Creates staff reports and attends Planning & Zoning board, Development (TRAD) Committee, and neighborhood meetings.
• Prepares amendments to the Land Development Regulations to respond to changing conditions, streamline processes, and guide growth and development toward the City’s vision.
• Reads and refers to various materials such as zoning maps, future land use maps, code of ordinances, comprehensive plans, maps, resolutions, etc. to provide information, create plans, and make accurate decisions.
• Prepare technical analyses of applications including, proposed zoning and land use changes, conditional uses, etc., for compliance and consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Regulations, neighborhood/redevelopment plans, and applicable design guidelines.
• Interacts and communicates with a variety of groups and individuals including The City Manager, Mayor, Council members, division heads, department staff, and the public.
• Establish and maintain liaisons with officials of cities within Dade County and other agencies to assure coordination of community development efforts.
• Works in regional program areas relating to natural/water resources planning, community development, hazard mitigation, coastal zone management, and others.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field; and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job

Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirements exist at the time of hire and as a…