What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner I position at City of St. Petersburg?
This is beginning level professional and technical work in assisting in development review activities as they relate to the administration of a variety of City planning programs. Work involves conceptual development review, preparing reports and making presentations on land use cases, plan and permit review, zoning and land development regulation interpretation and other code related duties. Work requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment, initiative, ingenuity and tact, and extensive, productive interaction with City officials, other governmental agencies, commissions, boards, and the public, in a fast-paced environment.
Salary: $58,046 - $91,369**
**The starting salary for the position will not exceed Step 9, $77,028.
Close Date: 09-11-2026 (11:59 PM)
To Qualify
Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:
- Have a valid Bachelor’s degree in planning or a closely related field.
- Have experience in customer service, preferably related to planning.
- Be highly proficient in the use of computers and word processing, database, and spreadsheet software, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Possess the presentation and communication skills necessary to lead, educate, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:
- Have some experience in municipal development review and planning activities.
- Have some experience in conducting research and writing briefs and reports, preferably related to planning.
- Have a valid Master’s degree.
- Possess and maintain the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
- Have a basic understanding of statistical concepts and research methodology used in data collection and report presentation.
- Have a basic understanding of the principles, practices and techniques of city planning, urban design and architecture.
Selection Process
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.
The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.
How To Apply
Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.
Salary : $58,046 - $91,369