What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Planner position at City of Edgewater?
Junior Planner
Position Available
October 27, 2025
Annual Salary: $43,160.00
General Summary:
Under general supervision of the Development Services Director; this position performs technical and basic professional office work. Assisting the Development Services Director, Senior Planner and Associate Planner with City development and zoning activities, review and comments on development plans via applicable ordinances, conduct routine site inspections for compliance with City ordinances, assist with administrative activities in planning department. Reports to the Development Services Director.
Description:
Provides accurate and useful information and guidance to the public and the development community regarding the use and development of their property
Assist in the interpretation and enforcement of City’s codes, ordinances, and policies as they relate to the development of land
Assist in the coordination of the efforts of various City departments, consultants, and advisory bodies related to the development process
Assist with the review of land use and development projects and coordination related to planning and development as assigned by the Development Services Director. Reviews administrative site plans, conditional use, variance requests, minor lot splits, lot combinations, and special activities permit.
Manage, coordinate, and administer the City of Edgewater’s escrow accounts for all new development. This task entails requesting a scope of work from our third-party engineering firm, requesting from the applicant the escrow amount, and processing the withdrawal of monies from said account as review and inspections are done. This task requires coordinating with the Finance department
Assist building technicians with interpretation of the land development code for building permits.
Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives for improved policies and procedures in order to enhance service delivery, citizen satisfaction, and efficiency
Receive, review, and analyze development application. Makes recommendations using population, economic, social, and environmental land use data
Serve as Planning and Zoning Board Coordinator assembling agendas.
Assist Development Services Director with assembly of various reports, agendas, and council agenda request
Assist in the management of current planning and capital improvement planning
Prepare, review and/or maintain various types of documents as required
Utilize/operate and maintain various types of equipment required
Foster positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis
Any other duties that may be assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred
Zero (0) to One (1) years’ experience in planning and land development, comprehensive planning, environmental regulations, capital improvement planning, transportation planning and economics
American Institute of Certified Planners Certification (AICP) preferred or the ability to obtain within five (5) years of hire
General experience in public speaking
Valid Florida driver’s license required
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
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Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, or from our website: www.cityofedgewater.org/hr/jobs
Education documents must be submitted at time of application EOE/DFWP/VP
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $43,160.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43,160