Assistant City Planner

Recruitment Incentive Bonus

The City of Sunrise is offering a $7,000 RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE BONUS to internal and external candidates who successfully complete the hiring process for this position.

Effective January 2026, the City has launched an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance — providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every‑other‑Friday‑off model.

This position involves planning work related to community development for the City. The employee reviews rezoning, site plans, building permits, and other applications for code compliance; forms and revises the comprehensive plan for the City; assists with code standards and related projects. The employee also responds to inquiries, oversees related databases, and coordinates related activities with other departments and agencies.

• Participates in generalized and specific studies pertaining to land use, economic development, transportation, community facilities, water supplies, sewage treatment and disposal, and parks and recreation facilities in support of the overall comprehensive City plan.
• Reviews existing zoning provisions and makes recommendations for the revision of the Land Development Code and other ordinances.
• Reviews land development applications (site plans, special exceptions, variances, rezoning, etc.).
• Reviews administrative applications (group home approvals, alcohol license approvals, restaurant outdoor seating approvals, etc.).
• Reviews miscellaneous applications (extended hours licenses, pain management licenses, etc.).
• Reviews building permits (new constructions, renovations, additions, accessory structures, and signs) and engineering (restriping).
• Accepts submittals.
• Prepares related reports/documents.
• Assists with code amendments.
• Manages related databases; updates as needed (parking space counts, sign criteria, etc.).
• Coordinates, presents, and develops graphical and other support materials for meetings and public hearings.
• Coordinates related activities with other departments about related projects.
• Reviews inquiries from City departments and the general public; researches issues raised; and prepares replies.
• Reviews site plans for the Development Review Committee; performs site inspections as necessary.
• Collects, compiles, tabulates, and analyzes data and factual materials fundamental to a comprehensive planning and zoning program.
• Prepares draft agendas for Planning & Zoning Board, Board of Adjustment, and public hearing notices.
• Attends meetings of various assigned boards and committees as required to make staff recommendations and respond to Board questions.
• Communicates with other municipalities and regional organizations on related topics.
• Performs related work as required.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or a closely related field preferred.
• Master's Degree desired.
• Proof of highest level of completed education must be submitted as an attachment with application. Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.

• Considerable full‑time professional level planning experience in the area of urban planning.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain a valid Florida driver’s license prior to hire.
• AICP certificate desired.

• Light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to twenty (20) pounds. Descending and climbing stairways and extended periods of standing…