What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Planner position at The City of Port Orange?

We are so excited that you are interested in working for the City of Port Orange! We thrive on our Core Values which show we C.A.R.E. We are committed to our employees and the citizens of Port Orange and look forward to the opportunity to discuss your future here!

Job Description : POSITION OBJECTIVES

This position as a professional planner involves all phases of community planning, intergovernmental coordination, land development administration, and other activities that involves the Community Development Department. Professional work that requires the employee to initiate, manage and successfully complete planning projects as defined herein and by the City of Port Orange Comprehensive Plan and Vision Statement. The position will require the Principal Planner to act independently in carrying out specific tasks, while at the same time being able to participate in or coordinate team-oriented project.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reviews application and prepares various technical reports for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code and Code of Ordinances, annexations, variance requests, conventional and PUD / PCD rezoning, special exceptions, conditional uses, changes of use, and prepares state required public hearing ads associated with these cases.
Prepares City-initiated rezonings, updates and amendments to the Land Development Code, Code of Ordinances, and the Comprehensive Plan, as directed by the Planning Manager, and as required by Florida Statutes.
Reviews site plans, subdivisions, minor subdivisions, and proposed structures for compliance with the City's Land Development Code.
Reviews impacts of proposed developments for compliance with local and state concurrency management requirements.
Reviews and assists with the drafting of various legal documents, such as Master Development Agreements, and Interlocal Planning Agreements.
Provides staff support to the Planning Commission, City Advisory Boards, and City Council on any matter reasonably related to the duties and responsibilities described herein.
Reviews architectural design of buildings as part of site plan and building permit review.
Reviews documents such as permit applications for signs, fences, tenant build-outs, tree and vegetation clearing permits, license agreements, and similar types of structures, and requests for certificates of architectural appropriateness, as directed by the Planning and Development Manager.
Prepares graphic presentations, maps, and other visual displays as directed by the Planning and Development Manager.
Serves as liaison between the Planning Division and GIS with respect to the entry of file data and other information in to the City's database.
Participates in Final Inspections for development, in conjunction with City staff members from other departments and divisions.
Participates in Use Permit Inspections for new businesses, in conjunction with City staff members from other departments and divisions.
Provides general assistance to the public, including but not limited to zoning and setback inquiries, requests for zoning certifications, zoning approvals of liquor licenses, occupational licenses, and Assisted Living Facilities, and the production of various maps and documents requested by the public.
Assigns addresses to newly subdivided properties, in coordination with GIS.
Provides technical advice, expertise and assistance to other City Departments, the City Council, and the City Advisory Boards on matters reasonably related to the responsibilities of this position.
Provides technical assistance to employees charged with administration of the City's Residential Code Enforcement and Commercial Property Maintenance Programs.
Assists the City in times of emergency, as may be directed by the City Manager, Director of Community Development, Planning & Development Manager, and / or Incident Commander.
Performs related work as required. These additional duties may be representative of tasks typically performed by those in a lesser or more advanced job grade.

This position is part of the City's Emergency Management Team and, as such, shall be expected to perform all duties that are assigned during an emergency management operation.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Planning or closely related field.

Four (4) years' of experience or training in planning or development-related field; or

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practice of City planning and land development controls.

Knowledge of the administration of land use development regulations.

Knowledge of planning principles and practices as applied to the collection of transportation planning data and in the preparation of planning reports and studies, in both graphic and written form.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and transportation design as applied to public-sector planning.

Knowledge of appropriate State and Federal programs related to the local planning functions.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret work related documents.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of mathematical concepts related to this position.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Ability to comprehend spatial relationships. Ability to read, interpret, and create maps.

Ability to organize personal workspace, time, and efforts.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to direct and participate in complex planning studies and to analyze information and formulate substantive recommendations based upon such studies.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Proficient skills with computer software programs for word processing, spread-sheets, e-mail, and GIS.

Skills in written, graphic and oral presentations, including use of relevant computer programs such as PowerPoint.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.

The employee frequently is required to sit and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to drive at all times, as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment includes those typical of an office setting.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works outside and may be exposed to extreme hear and adverse weather conditions.

Compensation Details :

Normal working hours Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Please note that the City of Port Orange is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace which extends preference to Veterans. Those applicants who wish to claim Veteran's Preference must provide a DD214 or other supporting documentation that identifies service dates and character of service. The City of Port Orange collects social security numbers only in accordance with General Administrative Code 1-42 Social Security Number Collection Policy. To view the entire policy please click on the link : https : / / www.port-orange.org / documents / hr / POLICY-1-42-SSN.pdf . Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.

Apply for this job

Receive alerts for other Principal Planner job openings

Principal Planner

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Planner position at The City of Port Orange?

What is the career path for a Principal Planner?

Job openings at The City of Port Orange

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Principal Planner jobs in the Port Orange, FL area that may be a better fit.

We don't have any other Principal Planner jobs in the Port Orange, FL area right now.

AI Assistant is available now!