What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner position at City of Delray Beach, FL?
Job Description
Veterans' Preference Applies
EEO Statement
The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services
Non-Smoking
The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.
The work of a Planner is either in the category of current planning, focusing on landscape and development project review, or in long-range planning, focusing on land use, zoning, and land development regulation amendments. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Principal Planner.
Essential Job Duties
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Review development applications for compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan Land Development Regulations (LDR), and local ordinances.
- Review, analyze, and manage development proposals, such as new site plans, site plan modifications, landscape plans, rezonings, conditional uses, land development regulation amendments, comprehensive plan amendments, variances, and subdivision plats through various municipal procedures
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with applicants regarding the status of their projects.
- Make presentations to boards and committees.
- Review building permits for compliance with local ordinances and final certified plans.
- Perform data collection and conduct studies on planning related issues.
- Respond to public requests for information regarding development or planning and zoning issues.
- Assist property owners with compliance with the City's Land Development Regulations and, if applicable, adopted design guidelines and related standards.
- Conduct meetings with property owners, applicants, development professionals, and/or citizen groups as the situation warrants.
- Conduct site visits and perform field surveys of property to inventory existing use and conditions.
- Prepare public notices for land development applications.
- Foster positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in planning, landscape architecture, or a related field.
- Two (2) years’ experience in public planning, landscape architecture, architecture, or similar work area.
- A Master's Degree in urban planning, geography, public administration, or a related field can substitute for one year of experience.
- Knowledge of Florida planning law.
Knowledge of (or ability to quickly learn) local land development regulations and development processes. Ability to comprehend and apply regulations to development applications. Ability to read and interpret surveys and site plans. Ability to think creatively and propose realistic solutions to problems. Ability to manage and prioritize routine, specialized and complex assignments and problems utilizing knowledge acquired through prior education, training, and experience. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to adapt to continually evolving environment. Requires demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer and office software such as MS Word, MS Excel and electronic mail. Form-based code and landscape knowledge and experience preferred.
The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization's mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.
A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time. Ability to work under stress and time constraints. Works inside in an office environment.
SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.