MAJOR FUNCTION:  Professional planning position in the Planning Division of the Planning & Development Services Department. Work includes review of development proposals, long and short-term planning issues and other planning matters as may arise as well as limited supervision of junior and clerical staff. Work involves considerable initiative and independent judgment to perform diverse, complex assignments, which require substantial contact and coordination with other departments and divisions, and regional and state agencies. This position works under the general direction of the Planning Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS NEEDED TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

Knowledge: 

• Expert level knowledge of planning principles and practices; current development trends; statistical and other research methods; local, state and federal regulations pertaining to economic development, county and city planning issues, regulations, grants and programs; local government operations, with particular reference to county and city administration and management, long-range planning practices, laws and regulations related to planning and zoning, working knowledge of legislative processes and policy formulation.

Abilities: 

• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data. 
• Ability to supervise the maintenance of administrative records. 
• Ability to establish and maintain a collaborative working relationship with employees, government officials, private organizations, and the general public. 
• Ability to effectively represent the department on policy, procedure and technical matters to local, state, and federal officials and the general public. 
• Ability to present complex, technical information, ideas, and recommendations clearly and succinctly in written and oral form to a general audience.
• Ability to supervise professional, secretarial, and clerical staff members, including assignment of work and review of same. 
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to political, social, and fiscal constraints regarding planning issues, projects and programs.
• Ability to coordinate multifaceted programs and projects as the project lead, track, monitor, and advocate legislation, Act as a subject matter expert or resource to junior staff and partner departments and agencies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: 

• Collection, analysis, and presentation of data related to all aspects of urban planning. 
• Processing of comprehensive plan amendments and applications for land development changes, including rezoning, conditional use, variance, and site plans. 
• Maintenance of county land developments and regulations, and comprehensive plans. 
• Complete technically complex planning assignments.
• Perform technically complex assignments.
• Ensure quality assurance standards are maintained for planning studies.
• Track, monitor legislation and assist in the development of policy.
• May serve as the project lead on a multifaceted program.
• Perform related work as requested or assigned.

EDUCATION: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, or similar program required.

EXPERIENCE:  At least four (4) years of professional planning experience. Experience working with businesses and special interest groups desired. A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION:  Must have a valid Florida Driver's License and maintain a good driving record.

Salary Range: $63,356.80 - $82,368.00 Annually

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