Planner

Performs professional and technical work developing, researching, and maintaining public planning studies and programs. Work involves technical and creative responsibility conducting research and plan review and preparing detailed studies on land use, zoning, conservation, housing, transportation, population, coastal management, historic preservation, urban design, and other areas of comprehensive planning activities. Ensures program compliance with criteria governing local, state, and federal legislature relating to growth management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Receives and responds to question regarding land use issues from engineers, contractors, other departments, and the general public. 
• Processes applications for development, commercial and multi-family properties, historic preservation, plat and street vacations, and related issues; reviews site plans for compliance with local, state, and federal codes, regulations and plans; conducts site visits and issues permits; and prepares, submits, and maintains related documentation and files. 
• Prepares staff reports; analyzes and recommends amendments to plans; presents findings to various boards and citizen groups as required. 
• Designs and prepares preliminary drafts of varying complexity of layouts for subdivision developments; redesigns subdivision plans to obtain desirable neighborhood developments. 
• Conducts research, develops inventories on existing conditions, and prepares reports on land uses, housing, conservation, transportation, demographic/socio-economic, and physical conditions in specific areas. 
• Serves as liaison to related planning boards and agencies. 
• Prepares routine memos, correspondence, and reports and may prepare, or assist, in the preparation of written documentation for the Attorney’s Office of the County or local jurisdictions and the Board of County Commissioners/MPO Board. 
• Performs basic administrative duties including written reports, memorandums, letters and electronic correspondence, interaction with the public, and communication through telephone and meetings. 
• Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication. 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
  1. Preferred:
     • Urban / Regional Planning
     • Environmental Management
• One (1) year of experience in urban planning, regional planning, or environmental management. 
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver’s license. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.  

• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public sector planning. 
• Knowledge of operations and practices of local government. 
• Knowledge of basic statistical concepts and research methodology used in data collection and report presentation. 
• Knowledge of the economics, engineering, public finance, and other aspects applied to public sector planning. 
• Knowledge of graphics and reproduction techniques. 
• Strong analytical and research skills. 
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing, to include public speaking.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to analyze and interpret departmental functions, procedures and policies. 
• Ability to conduct moderately complex planning studies and to analyze and formulate recommendations based upon the studies. 
• Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems. 
• Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives. 
• Ability to develop effective proposals. 
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports. 

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle. 
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication. 

• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stooping, walking, sitting, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS

The position requires no exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety.

Charlotte County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Salary : $25 - $33