Planner

Under close supervision, conducts research to develop and update elements of the City of West Palm Beach Comprehensive Plan, writes reports, analyzes development-related data and plans and provides input on neighborhood, site and master plans and design guidelines. Makes presentations to advisory committees, the public, City Commission, and neighborhood meetings; and performs other related duties as assigned. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Which are not in any hierarchical order) 1. Researches and prepares planning-related reports, documents and agenda for City of West Palm Beach officials and other agencies and organizations. 2. Reviews major and minor planned development amendments, rezoning requests, land use plan amendments and abandonment of easements. 3. Responds to planning-related inquiries from the general public and other agencies and organizations. 4. Evaluates amendments for code compliance and prepares maps and graphics presentations for the department. 5. Assists in preparing and administering annual planning grants applications, updates other plans for compliance with Federal, State and other applicable regulations. 6. Performs fieldwork and research for both current planning and comprehensive planning. 7. Reviews and makes recommendations for building permit applications and occupational licenses. 8. Performs other related duties as assigned. Salary $63,245 annually - Pay grade 60 Excellent Benefits! Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture or a closely related field is required for this position. Education will be verified using the "Education Requirements" listed below. Any equivalent combination of training and experience is required. A valid Florida driver's license is required. For application purposes, a valid driver's license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized; with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days from date of employment. Education Requirements: To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by: a public education institution in the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or an institution accredited by an accrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education; or an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). an institution whose degree or certification is accepted by institutions identified in either a), b), or c), above, for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a), b), or c) above. International degrees will be evaluated to determine if they satisfy qualification requirements. Additional Details The selection process for this position may consist of any, all or a combination of the following tests: evaluation of training and experience, written examination, structured oral interview or other assessment method. State of Emergency: When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration by the Mayor that a state of emergency exists, all employees will be deemed critical by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work. Employees deemed critical by the City but not needed for the initial preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail may be directed not to report to work and given paid administrative leave or they may be reassigned to another location that best meet the needs of the City.