Planner I

This position is responsible for the technical review and evaluation of engineered site plans submitted for commercial, industrial, mining, and multi-family development projects that relate to the County’s comprehensive plan, land development code, zoning, and development review.

The starting pay for this position is $24.51 hourly plus benefit and retirement options.

• Conducts reviews of various applications, including subdivisions, permits, site plans, rezoning requests, and special exception use permits. 
• Attends staff meetings and provides input for improved permit review streamlining. 
• Reviews master mining plan approvals, mining operation plan approval, and annual mining reports for compliance with the Hernando County Mining Ordinance. 
• Conducts annual mining inspections and final reclamation inspections for approved mining operations. 
• Provides commercial zoning and flood zone verification letters. 
• Provides assistance to walk-in and phone customers as necessary for zoning, flood zone, development, and permitting information.
• Prepares plans, stamps change-out sheets, and sheets for county agencies to sign. 
• Back up coverage for zoning technician positions as needed. 
• Assists in duties related to preparation and presentation of data in graphic and/or written form that will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners. 
• Prepares preliminary drafts and edits materials related to the planning field. 
• Processes variances and administrative appeals of departmental determinations. 
• Attends Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of County Commissioners meetings as required.
• Reviews and analyzes complex regulatory ordinances. Makes recommendations for future actions. 

Emergency Response
County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description.

Education

• Associate degree from an accredited university in planning, zoning administration or closely related field.  Experience may be substituted for education.

Experience

• Previous work experience in Planning field and a minimum of two (2) years in a professional office setting. Course work or experience providing knowledge of maps, zoning and FEMA requirements.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License and be insurable by current insurance carrier.

Required Competencies

• Ability to read, analyze, and evaluate commercial site development plans pursuant to County ordinances and regulations. 

• Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with officials, contractors, other employees, and the general public. 

• Ability to organize, and maintain filing systems, and follow up on commercial projects for permitting. 

• Ability to utilize knowledge of County zoning regulations, local geography, zoning maps, flood plain management and other applicable County development codes.  

• Ability to utilize knowledge of local and state laws pertaining to commercial site development. 

• Ability to read legal descriptions, building plan elevations, floor plans, etc. 

• Ability to calculate square footage of buildings and parcels of land. 

• Knowledge of general planning principles and practices. Ability to present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in written, oral, or graphic form.  

• Ability to make sound and impartial judgments/decisions. 

• Ability to manage projects effectively and meet deadlines.

Pay Grade: 8

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.  

Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law. 

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Salary : $50,981 - $71,386