What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRINCIPAL PLANNER position at Nassau County, FL?
Salary : $70,521.82 - $107,306.91 Annually
Location : NASSAU COUNTY, FL
Job Type : FULL-TIME
Job Number : 202400048
Department : PLANNING
Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2024
FLSA : Exempt
Bargaining Unit : NON
Description
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Advanced and highly responsible position performing and supervising complex projects and long-range planning in a fast-growing County that prides itself on innovative planning practices. General responsibilities include performing the review of development applications in multiple master planned areas, directing teams in developing master and special area plans, evaluating and formulating land use and transportation strategies, conducting policy research, analyzing and appraising elements of the Comprehensive Plan, and preparing written analyses and presentations of development applications and proposals. This employee will often be the team lead on planning projects of various kinds.
Examples of Duties
- Manages, organizes, plans, prepares, evaluates and implements complex planning projects.
- Provides direction and support to other departments, the development community, and the general public regarding development requirements and land use projects.
- Supervises, directs, coordinates, assigns and implements department work plans and assignments. Delegates responsibility and appropriate authority to assigned staff.
- Represents the County at various community meetings.
- Oversees staffing support to the Essential Housing Advisory Committee.
- Represents the County at various community meetings.
- Reviews, develops, and prepares updates to the County's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code to ensure updates meet County goals and follow state and federal regulations.
- Oversees special annual projects and long-range planning activities.
- Coordinates and promotes department's work with other County departments, local, regional, and state planning agencies and organizations by providing technical assistance related to County projects, procedures, goals, and objectives.
- Conducts internal and external customer service providing feedback on applications and resolving issues.
- Prepares Evaluation and Appraisal Review (EAR) based on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan as mandated by State law.
- Prepares draft ordinances and amendments to ordinances.
- Responds to public inquiries both orally and in writing.
- Assists with development review as needed.
- Reviews and analyzes reports, studies, and other documents.
- Attends and participates in various meetings for agenda items relevant to design and plan review. Makes presentations to the Planning and Zoning Board, Conditional Use and Variance Board, the Board of County Commissioners and citizens' groups as required; provides technical assistance regarding planning and design issues.
- Performs general office / administrative work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, attending meetings, etc.
- Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, County personnel, engineers, contractors, consultants, architects, Board members, community / civic organizations and the general public.
- Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment, which may include a computer, telephone, calculator, copier, etc.
- Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
- Performs related duties as required.
These major job duties are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)
Typical Qualifications
Requires a Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture or related field, six (6) years experience in urban / municipal planning and design, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must obtain an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification within twenty-four (24) months from date of hire. Must possess a valid State Driver's License.
Supplemental Information
Essential Physical Skills :
Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)
Work Environment :
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will continue to be received until the listed closing date or the position is filled, whichever is earliest. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check.
Nassau County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans' Preference in accordance with applicable laws.
The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. This position may be required to work in a safety sensitive capacity at any time based on emergency declaration or other operational need. Nassau County reserves the right to edit or re-write this job description at any time.
Nassau County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans' Preference in accordance with applicable laws.
An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.
BOCC-Contributed Benefits
Optional Benefits
NOTE : For detailed information regarding available benefits
FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his / her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. Employees are required to contribute 3% of their salary per Florida Statute.
TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The County may provide tuition assistance to cover the cost of tuition and books to County employees requesting tuition reimbursement for courses at an accredited college or university which are applicable to the employee's field of work and / or are of such nature to directly prepare employees for positions of greater responsibility within the County. Contact the Human Resources Office for additional details.
HOLIDAYS The following, as well as any other days the BOCC may declare, are designated as official holidays for County Employees :
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
The Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
PTO LEAVE All full-time employees shall accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave in accordance with the following formula :
Years of Employment Hours Per Year
0 through the end of the 4th year 180
5 years through the end of the 10th year 200
11 years through the end of the 15th year 220
16 years and over 240
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
Do you possess a Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture or related field?
Do you have six (6) years experience in urban / municipal planning and design? If yes, ensure experience has been reflected in your work history.
Do you possess a valid State Drivers License?
If you do not otherwise possess the specified minimum qualifications, do you possess a combination of education, training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities?
Required Question
Salary : $70,522 - $107,307
