Planning Technician

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Department: Community Development Department
Reports To:Zoning Manager

The City is seeking a Planning Technician to support development review and planning initiatives. This technical position reviews development applications and assists with code and policy updates to support responsible growth and land use. The role requires sound judgment, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work with a moderate level of independence.

• Reviewing development applications for code and policy compliance
• Assisting with research and updates to planning codes and policies
• Coordinating with internal departments, external agencies, and the public
• Providing accurate, timely, and professional customer service
• Applying City values of accountability, empowerment, innovation, and ownership in daily work

This position plays an important role in optimizing land use, infrastructure, growth, and development while supporting the City’s commitment to high-quality public service.

• Provides professional and technical assistance to the public inquiries related to planning.
• Answers inquiries and assists the public in matters relating to land use and zoning.
• Reviews and approves building permit applications for compliance with the Land Development Code.
• Performs general property research and works with other agencies such as City, County, property appraiser, tax collector, and clerk of courts.
• Maintains development files electronically in the citywide land management system.
• Prepares and coordinates amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan, including Small Scale and Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendments and the Evaluation and Appraisal Report and Land Development Code.
• Drafts technical and regulatory reports, including but not limited to ordinances, moratoriums, staff reports, inter-local and development agreements.
• Reviews land use development applications, prepares reports, and makes recommendations for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
• Provides staff support to various advisory boards and committees, such as the Historic Preservation Board including historical research, Economic Development Advisory Committee, and Planning Board.
• Coordinates and compiles staff reports for Historic Preservation Board, Planning Commission, and City Council.
• Perform as a Notary Public, as a service to the City officials and the public. Updates Division maps, such as annexation, future land use, and zoning, which are to be converted to an electronic format.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by either an Associates Degree or technical experience in local government, clerical or administrative support; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in planning, public administration, geography, or other closely related field preferred.

Possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida state Driver’s License with an approved driving history.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred with proficiency in both written and verbal communication.

Principles, practices and trends of public planning;
Statistical research methods as applied to the collection and tabulation of data affecting public planning;
Working knowledge of laws and regulations governing planning in the State of Florida;
Demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency in productivity applications.

Collect, analyze and compile, organize and present technical statistical and related information pertaining to planning and zoning research;
Interpret, apply and explain laws, rules, regulations and ordinances;
Prepare concise written and oral reports;
Participate in planning presentations before Committees/Boards/Councils;
Provide services to the public in a courteous and effective manner;
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