What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner position at Hillsborough County, Florida?
Job Overview
Researches and analyzes information to write reports supporting the development, evaluation, monitoring and implementation of comprehensive studies, plans, programs, and land development regulations.
Ideal Candidate
Hillsborough County’s Community & Infrastructure Planning (C&IP) Department is seeking a Planner to join our team as we work on integrating transportation, land use, and other infrastructure, with a focus on the intersection of health and the built environment. The ideal candidate will be interested in public health, particularly how the County’s policies and regulations influence the built environment and impact opportunities for healthier living. This can include but is not limited to, exploring best practices and options for multi-modal transportation, recreational physical activity, healthy food access, exposure to nature and green space, and community building, as well as reductions in air and noise pollution, and crime. The ideal candidate would have the desire to work with a team in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary department. The position requires strong writing and verbal communication skills and the ability to work autonomously and with a team. Strong organizational skills are desired.
Salary
Min $51,313.60 annually
Mid $70,574.40 annually
Benefits
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- Generous PTO & Holiday Plan
- Health Plans
- Health Savings Account
- Dental & Vision Plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Cafeteria Benefit
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Core Competencies
- Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
- Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
- Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
- Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.
Tier 1
Duties and Responsibilities
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.
- Collects, summarizes, analyzes, and presents facts and trends for use in evaluating land development proposals and community growth and development plans, studies and reports.
- Conducts studies and extracts information to be used in reports relating to land use, economic bases, transportation systems, utility systems, community facilities, population housing, community, and neighborhood plans and programs.
- Writes drafts of zoning, subdivision and other land development regulations.
- Writes future land use, transportation, community facility, and other elements of comprehensive plans.
- Summarizes, analyzes, and presents data for use in the development of capital improvement plans and programs. Performs other related duties as required.
Job Specifications
- Knowledge of comprehensive planning principles and practices.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations governing comprehensive planning.
- Knowledge of data collection methods and statistical analysis techniques.
- Skill in making presentations to groups.
- Ability to work effectively with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data and to develop logical conclusions and presentations and reports. Ability to use appropriate computer applications.
Physical Requirements
- This position typically takes place in an office environment.
- Requires sitting for an extended period of time.
Work Category
Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
Minimum Qualifications Required
- Master’s Degree in Urban or Community Planning;
OR
- An equivalent combination of education (Not less than a 4-year degree in Urban/Community Planning) training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, the County’s Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.
Career Progression
Employees in this classification that acquire the competencies and minimum qualifications for the next tier will be able to apply for promotional opportunities through a competitive selection process. Employees will not automatically be upgraded to the next tier. Reclassifying a position is based on business need and financial impact and is not based solely on the job competencies or qualifications of the incumbent.
Salary : $51,314 - $70,574
