What are the responsibilities and job description for the URBAN DESIGN PLANNER, T (PLANNER II) position at City of Miami?
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Nature of Work
This is advanced level professional work in Urban Design and City planning involving the performance of difficult and complex City planning projects. The incumbent plans and outlines difficult or complex urban design and planning studies designed to facilitate comprehensive planning reports; while working under a minimum of supervision and direction. Work performed by employees in this class is more varied, requires greater experience and training, and entails the exercise of considerable independence in work performance. This position is assigned to the Urban Design section in the Department of Planning; and reports to the Chief of Urban Design, Assistant Director, Planner III, the Department Director, or designee who reviews planning recommendations formulated.
Essential Functions
Supervision is usually exercised over a group of professional and technical personnel engaged in the preparation of planning studies concerning the physical, economic and social development of the City. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to: performing more difficult and complex planning studies relative to the social and economic aspect of the community and studies relative to various phases and aspects of the planning programs as outlined in the City’s comprehensive plan; directing the development and preparation of urban design projects that include comprehensive architecture, urban design and landscape architectural plans and regulations, including the project’s scope of services, site plans, working drawings, construction details, specifications and bid documents; reviewing and making recommendations, as necessary on proposed architecture and landscape plans for City permits; overseeing the preparation of maps, reports and statistical compilations as a basis for planning in a variety of functional and geographical areas; participating in the overall development of the comprehensive plan through recommendations as to the desirability of ordinances, rules, regulations and capital improvement schedules; reviewing existing zoning provisions and making recommendations for the revision of zoning ordinances to conform with individuals and City characteristics and needs; performing extensive research and prepares comprehensive reports on City planning and related subjects; compiling related and supporting data for use by the Planning Board, the City Manager and other interested agencies; assisting in the presentation of planning and zoning problems at Planning Board and other public meetings; assisting in the preparation of studies and plans on urban revitalization, conservation and redevelopment of major civic problem areas; assisting in the preparation of reports on various phases of the
Planning program, including population, social and economic characteristics, commercial and industrial trends, housing, tourism, and building types and used, public improvements and facilities and park, recreational and cultural facilities; working with private consultants under contract with the City and serves as a linkage to City resources; and performing other duties as may be required.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in City, Regional, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Architecture History, Historic Preservation, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Art History, Public Administration or a closely related field; and two (2) years professional City, Regional or Urban planning experience. Skill in the use of AutoCad, GIS or other relevant software may be desirable. A valid driver’s license from any state (Equivalent to a state of Florida class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver’s License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resource and must be maintained valid throughout employment.
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of the required experience.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degrees, certifications or registrations may be preferred depending upon departmental needs.
Documentation Requirements
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
Please be advised that this is a Full-Time Temporary position
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Nature of Work
This is advanced level professional work in Urban Design and City planning involving the performance of difficult and complex City planning projects. The incumbent plans and outlines difficult or complex urban design and planning studies designed to facilitate comprehensive planning reports; while working under a minimum of supervision and direction. Work performed by employees in this class is more varied, requires greater experience and training, and entails the exercise of considerable independence in work performance. This position is assigned to the Urban Design section in the Department of Planning; and reports to the Chief of Urban Design, Assistant Director, Planner III, the Department Director, or designee who reviews planning recommendations formulated.
Essential Functions
Supervision is usually exercised over a group of professional and technical personnel engaged in the preparation of planning studies concerning the physical, economic and social development of the City. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to: performing more difficult and complex planning studies relative to the social and economic aspect of the community and studies relative to various phases and aspects of the planning programs as outlined in the City’s comprehensive plan; directing the development and preparation of urban design projects that include comprehensive architecture, urban design and landscape architectural plans and regulations, including the project’s scope of services, site plans, working drawings, construction details, specifications and bid documents; reviewing and making recommendations, as necessary on proposed architecture and landscape plans for City permits; overseeing the preparation of maps, reports and statistical compilations as a basis for planning in a variety of functional and geographical areas; participating in the overall development of the comprehensive plan through recommendations as to the desirability of ordinances, rules, regulations and capital improvement schedules; reviewing existing zoning provisions and making recommendations for the revision of zoning ordinances to conform with individuals and City characteristics and needs; performing extensive research and prepares comprehensive reports on City planning and related subjects; compiling related and supporting data for use by the Planning Board, the City Manager and other interested agencies; assisting in the presentation of planning and zoning problems at Planning Board and other public meetings; assisting in the preparation of studies and plans on urban revitalization, conservation and redevelopment of major civic problem areas; assisting in the preparation of reports on various phases of the
Planning program, including population, social and economic characteristics, commercial and industrial trends, housing, tourism, and building types and used, public improvements and facilities and park, recreational and cultural facilities; working with private consultants under contract with the City and serves as a linkage to City resources; and performing other duties as may be required.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in City, Regional, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Architecture History, Historic Preservation, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Art History, Public Administration or a closely related field; and two (2) years professional City, Regional or Urban planning experience. Skill in the use of AutoCad, GIS or other relevant software may be desirable. A valid driver’s license from any state (Equivalent to a state of Florida class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver’s License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resource and must be maintained valid throughout employment.
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of the required experience.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degrees, certifications or registrations may be preferred depending upon departmental needs.
Documentation Requirements
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:
- Proof of education in the form a Bachelor’s degree in City, Regional, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Architecture History, Historic Preservation, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Art History, Public Administration or a closely related field . Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
- To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: copy of high school diploma or equivalent, transcript showing at least 60 college credits, Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree or higher in an unrelated field.
- Copy of valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) is required at time of appointment and must be maintained valid throughout employment.
- Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies: Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:
- An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
- A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
- A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
- A recognized Professional Organization
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
Please be advised that this is a Full-Time Temporary position
An Equal Opportunity Employer
