SENIOR PLANNER

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SALARY RANGE DOQ: $64,168 - $84,385.60

 

Position Summary:

Professional position that performs advanced level planning work independently and as part of a team on planning projects in support of the City's long-range plans and administration of the City's zoning and subdivision regulations. This includes carrying out research for planning projects, conducting independent studies, preparing and presenting staff reports, performing final-review site inspections and other development review tasks as needed.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 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.

• Leads review, coordination, communication and processing of advanced development applications and prepares staff reports and presentations for advanced planned development rezonings and major modifications, variances, right of way vacations, historic resource certificates of appropriateness, plats, community development districts, text amendments and special approvals. Tracks assigned projects and applications from initiation to completion.

• Performs research, analyzes and interprets data, and prepares reports, maps, exhibits and recommendations for the Director of Planning & Zoning, as well as the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Historic Resource Board, the City Manager and the City Commission.

• Attends and makes presentations at local public meetings including, Planning Board, Historic Resource Board and Board of Adjustment, and any other meetings as required, including night meetings as assigned by the Planning & Zoning Coordinator.

• Provides planning assistance to the public in person [i.e. walk-ins] or via email, letter or telephone.

• Prepares and aids city staff in the preparation of land development regulations and related ordinances.

• Provides advice and input on decisions regarding code interpretation.

• Attends and conducts various meeting which may include various county wide committees.

• Conduct detailed research on demographics, economic trends, environmental factors, and zoning regulations.

• Conducts specialized reviews of proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments.

• Provides project management or support for studies and/or long-range plans conducted within and for the City of Plant City.

• Preforms other job duties as assigned.

[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.]

 

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• • Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of comprehensive planning and regulating land development, and growth-management methodologies.

  • Significant knowledge of the Florida Growth-Management Act (Chapter 163, FS) and general land-use law.

  • Knowledge of applicable local, regional, and state development policies and regulations.

  • Knowledge of urban design, transportation planning, and environmental concerns, historic preservation.

  • Knowledge of public works facilities, storm-water management, and construction methods and materials.

  • Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

  • Ability to think logically, conceptually, critically, analytically and formulate professional recommendations.

  • Ability to present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in writing, graphically, and orally. Skilled in writing reports, regulations, and official documents.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

  • Skilled in the use of computers and software utilized by the assigned work unit.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with division heads, outside agencies, the public, and other staff.

  • Ability to deal with difficult people and/or disgruntled customers.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

• Ability to move around a work site to perform site inspections in the field.

  • Ability to read and understand construction, landscape, and site plans, and to verify compliance with approved plans.

  • Ability to read and interpret maps, such as Aerials, Zoning or Future Land Use.

  • Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, including computing pro-rata shares, and planning-related computations, such as floor-area ratios, land and building areas, and impact-fee calculations.

• Ability to understand and comply with rules and regulations.

Education and Experience:

Minimum qualifications include compliance with one of the following options:

• Masters of Urban or Community Planning and six (6) year of professional-planning experience with at least two (2) years of land development regulation experience.

• Bachelors of Urban or Community Planning and eight (8) years of professional-planning experience with at least two (2) years of land development regulations experience.

• An equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be substituted at the City Manager’s discretion.

“Planning-related” degrees include, but are not limited to: environmental sciences, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, law, urban studies, and geography.

 

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license and be insurable by the City’s current insurance provided.

• Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is highly desired.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May have supervisory responsibilities.

 

Essential Physical Abilities:

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

 

Physical Skills	Constant	Frequent	Occasional	N/A
Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over)				X
Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.)			X
Light lifting (under 15 lbs.)		X
Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over)				X
Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.)			X
Light carrying (under 15 lbs.)		X
Reaching above shoulder				X
Use of fingers		X
Both hands required			X
Climbing (use of legs and arms)				X
Climbing (legs only)				X
Good near vision	X
Good distant vision			X
Both eyes required			X
Depth perception			X
Distinguishing basic colors		X
Distinguishing shades of colors		X
Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)		X
Straight pulling				X
Pulling hand over hand				X
Pushing				X
Walking		X
Standing			X
Crawling				X
Kneeling			X
Bending			X
Balancing			X
Stooping			X
Jumping				X
Running				X
Throwing				X
Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.)			X
Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)				X
Other

Environmental Conditions:

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

 

Environmental Conditions	Constant	Frequent	Occasional	N/A
Work Inside	X
Work Outside			X
In the Heat			X
In the Cold			X
In High Humidity				X
In Dampness or Chilliness				X
In Dry Conditions				X
In or with Noisy Conditions				X
In Darkness				X
In or with Dusty Conditions				X
With Silica, Asbestos, etc.				X
With Fumes or Gases				X
With Smoke or Flames				X
With Chemicals				X
With Solvents				X
With Grease or Oils				X
With Radiant Energy				X
With Electrical Energy				X
On Slippery Surfaces				X
On Uneven Surfaces				X
In or With Moving Objects				X
In or With Ladders/Scaffolding				X
At Heights above Ground Level				X
Below Ground Level				X
In Water				X
With Explosives				X
With Poor Ventilation				X
With Odors				X
With Unusual Fatigue Factors				X
Other Relevant Information:

 

Emergency Responsibilities:

In the event of an emergency or disaster, this position will be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, Emergency Management or City Administration. Such assignments may be before, during or after an emergency/disaster.

Disclaimers:

This job description is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer of employment or a contract for employment or the terms and condition of employment. The City of Plant City has the right to revise this job description at any time.