Principal Planner, Senior Planner, OR Planner

The City of Palm Bay is conducting a multi-level recruitment for Principal Planner, Senior Planner, or Planner.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Architecture, Environmental Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography or a closely related field, plus a minimum of four (4) years of experience in planning and zoning; or
• Associate Degree in Public Administration, Architecture, Environmental Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography or a closely related field, plus a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in zoning and planning.

One (1) year of experience in planning and zoning will be accepted with the possession of an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) preferred. Must have proven experience in writing technical reports and in advanced technical graphics skills. Preferred candidates will have prior supervisory experience. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Urban and/or Regional Planning, Architecture, Economics, Environmental Management, Geography or Engineering plus a minimum of two (2) years of experience in planning and zoning; or
• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Urban and/or Regional Planning, Architecture, Economics, Environmental Management, Geography or Engineering plus a minimum of six (6) years of experience in planning and zoning.

Preferred candidates will have experience in writing technical reports, advanced technical graphics skills, some knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and be eligible for the AICP certification. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Urban and/or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Economics, Geography, Engineering, Environmental Management or a closely related field; or
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Urban and/or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Economics, Geography, Engineering, Environmental Management or a closely related field plus two (2) years of experience in planning and zoning or a closely related field; or
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in planning and zoning or a closely related field.

Preferred candidates will have experience in writing technical reports. Must possess a valid Florida’s Driver’s License and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.

Non-essential employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency but may be required to work during an undeclared emergency or in the aftermath of an event associated with a declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the employee’s Department Head will make the determination when the employee will be required to work.

Under general supervision, performs planning functions for the Growth Management Department. Reviews planning and zoning applications, administers the City’s Comprehensive Plan, land development code regulations and zoning ordinances, prepares city initiatives, land use and zoning amendments and planning studies. Assists in the identification of issues and problems, researches and gathers data, analyzes alternatives and implements plans. Communicates with developers, engineers, design professionals, city administrators, regulatory agencies and the public.

May assume the duties of the Assistant Growth Management Director in his or her absence as assigned. Reports to the Growth Management Director.

Under general supervision, performs planning functions for the Land Development Division under the overall direction of the Assistant Growth Management Director. Reviews planning and zoning applications, administers the City’s…