Planner I, II- D.O.Q- Planning & Zoning Department

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Planner I- $27.91 - $32.09

Responsible for entry level professional work requiring the ability to handle multiple tasks including the management of development requests such as site plans, subdivisions, rezonings, variances, and special exceptions as well as conducting long range planning research and independent studies.  Familiarity with Florida’s growth management practices and comprehensive planning. This position will require exceptional customer service skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, computer skills, and analytical ability. 

Planner II- $30.77 - $35.38
This is advanced professional work in community planning, research, and design relating to current land development and rezoning proposals, environmental assessment, planning research, and/or planning initiatives.





The following duties are illustrative for this position.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.  

Planner I-

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Performs moderate City planning work under limited supervision and direction, including tasks related to physical, social, contextual, and economic aspects of the City and its neighborhoods.
• Reviews or assists in the review of site plans, variances, rezonings, subdivision plats, landscape modifications, and special exception uses for conformance with codes, plans, and regulations.
• Conducts site visits and/or inspections as needed.
• Reviews and approves sign permits, model home permits, and zoning compliance forms.
• Prepares written staff reports and makes presentations to the City Council, Planning & Zoning Board, and other boards and committees as necessary.
• Attends evening and weekend meetings as necessary.

• Compiles data and assimilates such into various reports and records for documentation purposes, accountability, and future reference.
• Provides information, guidance, and assistance to customers and other employees in response to inquiries.
• Coordinates with other departments, state and federal agencies, and other regulatory bodies.
• May participate in, or serve as a representative/liaison to, interdepartmental groups, teams, and committees as needed.
• Performs zoning reviews for building permits.
• Performs Planner of the Day duties.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Planner II-

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.

• Performs moderate City planning work under limited supervision and direction, including tasks related to physical, social, contextual, and economic aspects of the City and its neighborhoods.
• Reviews Planned Unit Developments for conformance with codes, plans, and regulations.
• Reviews site plans, variances, rezonings, subdivision plats, landscape modifications and special exception uses for conformance with codes, plans, and regulations.
• Reviews and approves sign permits, model home permits and zoning compliance forms.
• Evaluates land development regulations, prepares amendments to regulations, presents final work product in writing or verbally. 
• Conducts site visits and/or inspections as needed. 
• Prepares written staff reports and makes presentations to the City Council, Planning & Zoning Board, and other boards and committees as necessary.
• Interprets and applies applicable state, county, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Conducts research in specific or general project areas and prepares white papers.
• Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence.
• Performs Planner of the Day duties.
• Reviews use and occupancy forms.
• Performs zoning reviews for building permits.
• Attends evening and weekend meetings; as necessary.
• Compiles data and assimilates such into various reports and records for documentation purposes, accountability, and future reference.
• Provides information, guidance, and assistance to customers and other employees in response to inquiries.
• Coordinates with other departments, state and federal agencies, and other regulatory bodies.
• May participate in, or serve as a representative/liaison to, interdepartmental groups, teams, and committees as needed.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Planner I-

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s in Urban Planning, Public Management, Engineering, Urban Design, Political Science, Public Administration, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Geography, or Interdisciplinary Studies which includes Planning or Engineering  required. One (1) year of professional work experience in urban planning or related field preferred. Alternately a Master's degree in Planning or Public Administration will be accepted with no professional planning experience. 

Planner II-

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Public Management, Engineering, Urban Design, Political Science, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Geography, or Interdisciplinary Studies which includes Planning or Engineering and one (1) year of professional experience that includes Planning or Environmental Planning required; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's degree in one of the above fields and two (2) years of professional experience in Planning or Environmental Planning  required. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Possession of valid Florida driver's license and maintenance of clean driving record required. 
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES 
Planner I-

• Knowledge of the planning, principles, and practices as applied to the collection of community planning data and in the preparation of community planning reports and studies in both graphic and written form.
• Experience using Bluebeam Revu for plan review is desired but not required.
• Ability to write concisely and to follow technical formats.
• Ability to direct and participate in complex planning studies, analyze information, and formulate substantive recommendations based upon such studies.
• Ability to interpret related laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to direct the work of others.
• Ability to present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in oral, written, and graphic form.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees, City officials, and the public. 
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

Planner II-

• Well-developed knowledge of planning principles and practices.
• In-depth knowledge of one or more planning specialization, such as economic development, transportation planning, or environmental planning.
• Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection.
• Knowledge of effective writing techniques.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, econometric or transportation modeling, database management, or GIS.
• Oral communication and interpersonal skills to present research findings to various boards and committees.
• Experience using Bluebeam Revu for plan review is desired but not required.
• Strong professional writing skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well-defined practical problems.
• Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to field conditions.
• Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
• Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, or airborne particles.
 
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary : $52,645