Planning Technician

The City is seeking a Planning Technician to support development review and planning initiatives. This technical position reviews development applications and assists with code and policy updates to support responsible growth and land use. The role requires sound judgment, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work with a moderate level of independence.

Key Duties Include:

• Reviewing development applications for code and policy compliance
• Assisting with research and updates to planning codes and policies
• Coordinating with internal departments, external agencies, and the public
• Providing accurate, timely, and professional customer service
• Applying City values of accountability, empowerment, innovation, and ownership in daily work

This position plays an important role in optimizing land use, infrastructure, growth, and development while supporting the City’s commitment to high-quality public service.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Provides professional and technical assistance to the public inquiries related to planning.
• Answers inquiries and assists the public in matters relating to land use and zoning.
• Reviews and approves building permit applications for compliance with the Land Development Code.
• Performs general property research and works with other agencies such as City, County, property appraiser, tax collector, and clerk of courts.
• Maintains development files electronically in the citywide land management system.
• Prepares and coordinates amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan, including Small Scale and Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendments and the Evaluation and Appraisal Report and Land Development Code.
• Drafts technical and regulatory reports, including but not limited to ordinances, moratoriums, staff reports, inter-local and development agreements.
• Reviews land use development applications, prepares reports, and makes recommendations for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
• Provides staff support to various advisory boards and committees, such as the Historic Preservation Board including historical research, Economic Development Advisory Committee, and Planning Board.
• Coordinates and compiles staff reports for Historic Preservation Board, Planning Commission, and City Council.
• Perform as a Notary Public, as a service to the City officials and the public. Updates Division maps, such as annexation, future land use, and zoning, which are to be converted to an electronic format.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by either an Associates Degree or three (3) years of relevant technical experience in local government, clerical or administrative support; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in planning, public administration, geography, or other closely related field preferred.

Possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida state Driver’s License with an approved driving history.

General Knowledge and Skills:

Principles, practices and trends of public planning; Statistical research methods as applied to the collection and tabulation of data affecting public planning; Working knowledge of laws and regulations governing planning in the State of Florida; Demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency in productivity applications.

Abilities:

Collect, analyze and compile, organize and present technical statistical and related information pertaining to planning and zoning research; Interpret, apply and explain laws, rules, regulations and ordinances; Prepare concise written and oral reports; Participate in planning presentations before Committees/Boards/Councils; Provide services to the public in a courteous and effective manner; Participate cooperatively and effectively as a contributing team member; prepare rough charts, maps and other graphic illustrations; Apply laws and ordinances and conduct field investigations as may be required; Produce acceptable work within a reasonable timeframe; Input, retrieve and analyze data utilizing a computer.

Physical 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. 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 regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Salary : $26 - $37