Planning Director

Salary : $107,078.40 - $171,350.40 Annually

Location : Punta Gorda, FL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 05012023

Department : Urban Design

Opening Date : 01 / 03 / 2025

Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

A professional position responsible for the administrative, supervision and technical work regarding the City of Punta Gorda's current and long- and short-range planning programs and development services divisions, specifically related to the development and implementation of land use and related municipal plans and policies.

Example Of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.

• Directs and supervises all the Urban Design, Zoning and Compliance and the Building divisions', department personnel and resources; assigns, supervises, evaluates, disciplines, and promotes personnel.
• Exercises the oversight of design of all new City capital projects up to construction.
• Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
• Monitors and reviews daily operations to assure conformity with department goals and community interests.
• Develops the preparation and maintenance of the Comprehensive Plan, Transportation Plan, and other plans for City Development, including land development related ordinances, annexation and other studies.
• Supports and informs various advisory boards, including DRC, Planning, BZA, HPAB, Code, Building, etc.
• Develops the annual operating and capital budgets; oversees the administration of the department budget.
• Represents the department and city government at public and private events.
• Ensures the maintenance of accurate and complete records of department activities and of records relating to licenses, permits, maps, blueprints, overlay, and sketches pertinent to urban planning and development programs and projects.
• Provides staff support to the Building Standards Commission as needed.
• Evaluates environmental information (including Floodplain) and recommends mitigation measures to reduce adverse impacts of development.
• Maintains and promotes communication within the department through meetings and other contacts.
• Oversees the maintenance of all department records.
• Formulates and implements policies, procedures, and directives and expedites workflow. Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Advises the City Manager and City officials concerning planning, community development, historic preservation, and housing related issues; coordinates planning and development matters with other departments, officials, and agencies.
• Advises public and private bodies concerning new plans, projects, or proposals.
• Attends and prepares agendas for City Council, Board meetings, community meetings, and private organization meetings.
• Attends professional development workshops and conferences to keep abreast of trends and developments in the field of municipal planning.
• Assists the Zoning Official in the enforcement of local ordinances and in interpreting city codes and master plans.
• Assists in designs for parks, streets, landscapes and other municipal projects.
• Perform other tasks as needed or directed.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and / or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. In lieu of certain requirements listed below, Employee may accrue or acquire certain specified time in service, specialized skills, and / or certifications, thereby qualifying for this position through the City's career progression policy.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES :

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Supplemental Information

Essential Physical Abilities :

Code : Constant = 2 / 3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1 / 3 of the time

N / A = Not applicable

Physical Skills

Constant

Frequent

Occasional

N / A

Heavy lifting (45 lbs.. and over)

Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.)

Light lifting (under 15 lbs.)

Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over)

Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.)

Light carrying (under 15 lbs.)

Reaching above shoulder

Use of fingers

Both hands required

Climbing (use of legs and arms)

Climbing (legs only)

Good near vision

Good distant vision

Both eyes required

Depth perception

Distinguishing basic colors

Distinguishing shades of colors

Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)

Straight pulling

Pulling hand over hand

Pushing

Walking

Standing

Crawling

Kneeling

Bending

Balancing

Stooping

Jumping

Running

Throwing

Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.)

Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)

Environmental Conditions :

Code : Constant = 2 / 3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1 / 3 of the time

N / A = Not applicable

Environment

Constant

Frequent

Occasional

N / A

Work Inside

Work Outside

In the Heat

In the Cold

In High Humidity

In Dampness or Chilliness

In Dry Conditions

In or with Noisy Conditions

In Darkness

In or with Dusty Conditions

With Silica, Asbestos, etc.

With Fumes or Gases

With Smoke or Flames

With Chemicals

With Solvents

With Grease or Oils

With Radiant Energy

With Electrical Energy

On Slippery Surfaces

On Uneven Surfaces

In or With Moving Objects

In or With Ladders / Scaffolding

At Heights above Ground Level

Below Ground Level

In Water

With Explosives

With Poor Ventilation

With Odors

With Unusual Fatigue Factors

Disclaimers :

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Individuals who cannot perform some of the requirements because they pose health or safety risks to themselves or other employees may be excluded from this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by this supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and / or abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT :

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be 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.

It is the policy of the City of Punta Gorda to recognize and fulfill its commitment to the community in the area of Equal Employment Opportunity. The City will not knowingly permit discrimination in hiring, promotion, or other conditions of employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.

Certain Service Members and Veterans, and the spouses and family members of such Service Members and Veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain Service Members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Salary : $107,078 - $171,350