Planner, Government, Environmental & Urban Planning

Under the general guidance and leadership of the Director of the Development Services Department, this position involves professional planning initiatives, including assigned research on land use and zoning cases and development review. Extensive public involvement, contact with the public officials, and coordination with internal departments and external agencies are necessary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Serves as a contact for all division inquiries and customer service, providing general information to the public on zoning and other land development issues.
• Provides general information to the public on zoning and other land development issues.
• Assists the public in interpreting various land use codes, rules, maps and regulations; informs citizens, applicants and developers of required restrictions associated with the Land Development Code.
• Interacts with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Reviews beverage license and business tax receipt applications for consistency with local zoning ordinances.
• Performs duties of the Unified Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan.

• Interprets, clarifies and explains to internal and external customers information concerning land use and development matters and cases.
• Conducts research and prepares reports concerning development orders, zoning and land use amendment requests.
• Collects and interprets a variety of data and information and prepares maps and reports.
• Applies city code ordinances to application requests and informs applicants accordingly.

• Reviews, processes and issues zoning and permitted use verification letters, subdivision, lot split, lot combinations and lot reconfiguration letters.

• Reviews all planning permits, sign, accessory, residential and small-scale commercial Development Order applications and site plans, permits to ensure conformance with planning and zoning ordinance requirements and restrictions.
• Reviews Development Order applications for consistency with the local Comprehensive Plan and Unified Land Development Code as assigned.
• Reviews Certificate of Acceptance applications for consistency with the local Comprehensive Plan and Unified Land Development Code as assigned.
• Prepares and presents detailed reports and other findings to staff, Planning Board and the City Commission, including but not limited to variances, major developments, annexations, future land use amendments and rezonings as assigned.
• Maintains records and communications pertaining to assigned permits, administrative, Development Order, Certificate of Acceptance, and Planning Board requests.

• Assists planning staff with Planning Board and City Commission meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Basic knowledge of the methods, practices and techniques used in the professional planning field.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with City team members, elected officials, various agencies and the general public.
• Strong ability to learn third-party software in an efficient and self-directed manner.

• Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to field conditions.
• Knowledge of effective Standard Business English writing techniques, including proper grammar, sentence structure and effective communication.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Ability to prepare documents and reports and present oral and written presentations to small groups.
• Strong abilities in providing solutions to problems or questions from team members.

• Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.
• Strong ability to multitask and work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
• Ability to meet firm deadlines and maintain a strong level of organization.
• Working knowledge of computers and programs associated with this type of work.
• Ability to present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in…