Planner,Government,Environmental & Urban Planning Job Ocala area,Florida USA,Government

This is a professional planning position in the City's Planning Department carrying out research projects, independent studies, and responding to public inquiries. Reports to the Senior Planners

Researches and prepares staff comments for zoning, land use, annexation, special exception, and variance cases.

Research specialized planning studies such as land use, traffic, economic base, utilities, neighborhood, and housing studies.

Reviews and prepares staff comments on site plans according to the Land Development Regulations.

Helps review traffic studies and coordinates comments with senior staff and other departments.

Researches and writes elements or revisions to elements of the comprehensive plan.

Performs annexation analysis.

Reviews and either approves or denies tree removal applications in accordance with the City's Tree Preservation Code.

Provides staff support to one or more of the following city boards:
City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board, Downtown Development Commission, North Magnolia CRA Advisory Board, Ocala Tree Commission or West Ocala Neighborhood Revitalization Council.

Designs and develops project maps and databases as needed.

Meets with members of the public, outside firms, other governmental agencies, etc. to verbally respond to questions on subjects relevant to a specific area or to planning in general.

Compiles and analyzes statistical information.

Identifies grant programs, prepares applications, and administers grants.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED required. Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university with major coursework in urban planning, geography, public administration, or related field, master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 1-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Florida operator driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane, algebra, solid geometry and trigonometry.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under general direction, working from policies and general directives. Rarely refers specific cases to supervisor unless clarification or interpretation of the organization's policy is required.

PLANNING

Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the work operations of a group of employees, all performing basically the same type of work.

DECISION MAKING

Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of minor importance and also frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance, either of which would affect the work operations of medium…

Planner, Government, Environmental & Urban Planning