Planner

Planner I
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK OR NATURE OF WORK:

An entry level planning position assists in current zoning and long-range planning efforts, including land development review and analysis and planning studies in support of new and updated programs and regulations.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED OR ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides professional planning work in a variety of capacities, related to the use of land in the county, including development review, site plan review, signage, zoning and land use.
• Responds to General Public and Development Professionals inquiries in office.
• Monitors department email inquiries from General Public and Professional Developers and responds to basic zoning questions or distributes for responses.
• Provides procedural and related information as required.
• Researches and prepares written zoning verifications by interpreting zoning codes.
• Attend public meetings to assist director when needed.
• Composes and prepares correspondence for Director’s signature.
• Performs research utilizing departmental resources  Assists with community engagement.
• Assists in advertising all public hearings related to planning and zoning agenda items.
• Coordinates the development review process for the Plat Review Committee by receiving and distributing development plans (subdivision plats) within appropriate deadlines.
• Performs miscellaneous land development code and comprehensive planning duties as delegated by the director.
• Prepare rough charts, maps and other graphic illustrations.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind
• Ability to read and interpret building and development plans, specifications and legal documents
• Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to field conditions
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously
• Able to produce written documents with clearly organized thought using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar
• Knowledge of department and county policies and procedures and federal, state, and local codes, laws and regulations
• Knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning
• Skilled in customer service, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in person and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation or sexual orientation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or closely related field or 4 years related work experience.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver license.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Acceptable vision (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
• Ability to adjust focus associated with extensive use of a computer monitor
• Ability to extensively use a computer keyboard
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear, and ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work under stress with time constraints
• Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment with limited exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Bronson, FL 32621 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $46,000 - $52,000