Planner I/II - Planning & Development Services

The County of Volusia is seeking a Planner I/II, dependent on qualifications, for the Planning and Development Services Division. This position is located in DeLand, Florida, and will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and presenting planning, environmental, and socio-economic information used to develop public policy and/or to support the Planning Division.  All candidates applying for this position must have excellent writing, presentation, and analytical skills; and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, applicants, and the public, as well as elected and appointed officials. The candidate must be able to meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments and projects. Candidates must have a practical knowledge of planning practices, urban design principles, subdivision, and zoning regulations.  Excellent customer service is a must, in keeping with Volusia County's customer service standards.

NOTE: Candidates may submit at least two reports that he/she presented to a Planning Board or City/County Council or Commission at the time of application, or upon request.

• Assists in review of comprehensive plan and zoning applications including future land use amendments, rezonings, special exceptions, and variances.
• Reviews engineered site plans, subdivisions, architectural drawings, and building permits for compliance with county ordinances.
• Accurately documents case file activity in system of record.
• Interacts with the public daily to answer questions relating to the development of privately owned land.
• Conducts land use surveys and site inspections in the field. 
• Interprets aerial photos, maps, and archival information needed to assemble planning studies.
• Initiates and completes research projects with a minimum of supervision.
• Assists in the drafting of regulations governing the use and development of land.
• Prepares written reports and presents planning information and data, graphically and orally, to elected officials, boards, citizens, and agencies.
• Assists in the organization and presentation of planning-related community workshops, surveys, and outreach programs.
• Assists other planners in preparing land use studies and formulating goals, objectives, and policies to implement those studies into the Comprehensive Plan.
• Attends training exercises related to the performance of duties. 
• May be assigned to other office locations based on operational needs. 
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County, and local ordinances.
• Performs other projects and duties as assigned. 

• Analyzes information, demographics, and other community data to make advanced-level estimates and projections based on this information.
• Confers with appointed officials, boards, senior staff, and other governmental agencies to define and effect solutions to planning problems.
• Reviews comprehensive plan and zoning applications including future land use amendments, rezonings, special exceptions, and variances, and makes findings of facts and recommendations. 
• Prepares land use studies and formulates goals, objectives, and policies to implement those studies into the Comprehensive Plan.
• Drafts regulations governing the use and development of land.
• Conducts project management and reviews of engineered site plans, subdivisions, architectural drawings, and building permits for compliance with county ordinances.
• Provides technical planning assistance to the County Council and various boards.
• Organizes and presents planning-related community workshops, surveys, and outreach programs.
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County, and local ordinances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs all other duties listed for the Planner I level.

Planner I
Salary: $24.49 – $34.53 Hourly 

(4) years of experience in planning, geography, environmental science, engineering, architecture, history, public administration, political science, or related field.

OR

Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, environmental science, engineering, architecture, history, public administration, political science, or related field. 

Planner II
Salary: 60,260.00 – $85,325.00 annually

• Knowledge of planning principles, practices, and standards.
• Knowledge of the Comprehensive Plan.
• Knowledge of fact-finding and research techniques necessary for planning.
• Knowledge of land use, subdivision, and zoning regulations.
• Ability to gather data and present it verbally, graphically, and in writing.
• Ability to prepare various planning studies, land use plans, or elements thereof.
• Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, and local planning legislation, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to react calmly and promptly during an emergency or disaster situation. 
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and projects.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs

• Knowledge of planning principles, practices, and standards.
• Knowledge of the Comprehensive Plan.
• Knowledge of fact-finding and research techniques necessary for planning.
• Knowledge of land use, subdivision, and zoning regulations and how they affect long- and short-range planning.
• Knowledge of various tools and resources available for gathering data.
• Ability to gather and analyze data and make estimates and projections based on available information.
• Ability to formulate goals, objectives, and policies and prepare land use plans.
• Ability to identify land use issues and solutions.
• Ability to prepare and deliver oral presentations and write reports that are clearly understood.
• Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, and local planning legislation, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to critique development plans to achieve better designs and to ensure conformity with established policies, standards, and requirements.
• Ability to prepare and implement public information/education programs.
• Ability to present data verbally, graphically, and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and projects.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Ability to react calmly and promptly during an emergency or disaster situation. 

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical and professional journals and manuals, reports, abstracts, statistical data, and legal documents. Ability to perform general mathematical functions. Ability to write comprehensive reports relaying detail, data, and information. Ability to speak effectively, publicly, and extemporaneously, conversant in policies, techniques and planning procedures. Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions.

Environmental Demands: Generally inside work.

Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Ability to look at a computer screen for long periods and operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement. Ability to speak, hear, and see. Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry a minimum of 10 pounds. 

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.

Salary : $50,939 - $92,685