Assistant City Planner

Position: Assistant City Planner ($7,000 RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE BONUS)
Description

NEW RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE BONUS!

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

ABOUT OUR CITY

The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace - it's a community built on our Three Pillars:
Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We're committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact.

As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida's premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you're helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about service excellence and community pride.

We take pride in being home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise.

Looking ahead, the City is exploring 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 initiative is expected to roll out in the early part of 2026, reflecting our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.

NATURE OF WORK

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

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* 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.

Requirements

EDUCATION

* 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.)

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

* Considerable full-time professional level planning experience in the area of urban planning

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

* Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

* Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire.

* American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certificate desired

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical:

* 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 observation may be required during field…