Planning Technician II

The Planning Technician performs a variety of para-professional to professional technical planning duties and assignments in current and/or advanced planning. The Planning Technician is responsible for general office and project organization and providing administrative assistance to further the efforts of the Planning Division.

This position focuses on specialized technical work in the implementation of the City’s land development regulations, zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan. Some functions are similar to those of the Planning Tech I, while additional advanced work in performing a variety of research, data collection, and mapping used for planning and zoning reports, public hearings and for public information is required. This position will be under the immediate supervision of the Planner III.

• Provides assistance with land use, zoning, and fees.
• Researches data and compiles documentation for special projects as assigned; present findings in graphic, pictorial, cartographic and technical drawing forms.
• Assists with processing Change of Occupancy and Special Event Assistance Program requests.
• Provides assistance to developers, engineers and contractors with regard to various development projects.
• Assists with the preparation of correspondence, reports, agendas, legal documents, and advertisements for public hearings.
• Assists in the preparation of base map information utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other techniques.
• Generates monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports for the division.
• Processes special event, temporary use, and maker’s market permits and coordinates approvals with other departments.
• Prepares public notices to meet State requirements for advertising of planning petitions.
• Coordinates all Division public records requests.
• Manages bond requirements for current development projects and coordinates intake of public art contributions.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)

• Comprehensive knowledge of administrative principles and practices, including maintaining accurate records.
  
• Excellent skills in customer service, including ability to communicate effectively, both in person and in writing.
  
• Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
  
• Skilled in using computers for word processing and accounting purposes.
  
• Proficient in business system applications, databases and standard software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
  
• Ability to enter data accurately from a wide variety of source documents.
  
• Ability to produce and maintain financial and statistical records, and to prepare periodic reports from such records.
  
• Ability to research and interpret City codes, regulations and development orders.
  
• Ability to plan, organize and use mature judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions in accordance with established policy.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
  
• Excellent time management and accuracy.
  
   

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is preferred, supplemented by college courses.
• Five (5) years progressively responsible administrative experience.
• Two (2) years in the planning, zoning, construction, engineering or related industry.

(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license by date of hire.

Emergency Response Responsibility

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event.  All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

Hiring Range Statement

Please note, the hiring pay range for this position is the minimum up to a rate equal to or less than the midpoint of the salary range.

Veterans Preference Statement

The City of North Port, FL is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.

Salary : $21 - $27