Associate Planner Job Description

• The Associate Planner position's salary ranges from $47,500 to $72,500
• The position is exempt
• The position is full time
• Reports to the Growth Management Director
• Performs professional level work in current and/or advance planning under general supervision
• Provides information and assistance to developers and the public on planning related matters
• Gives highly technical and responsible support to the Growth Management Department Director

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews residential site plans, accessory uses, and signage permits to determine compliance with local land development codes
• Responds to citizen inquiries via telephone and walk-ins and prepares related correspondence
• Assists the public with planning application submittals to ensure completeness and compliance with codes and ordinances
• Confirms parcel identification, legal descriptions, researches property, and verifies department policies and procedures, and enters data into the database system
• Processes planning applications for Planning Commission and City Council agendas
• Creates legal advertising and public hearing notices and tracks applications to ensure deadlines are met
• Helps the Department Director with field data collection, documenting sites and posting for processing planning applications, and preparing reports
• May prepare reports to the Planning Commission regarding Variances and Special Use
• Supports Department Director with compliance and mailing documentation to transmit applications to local and state agencies and GIS providers for map updates
• Sets the Planning Commission agenda, prepares packets, and serves as the Planning Commission Secretary by taking minutes
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree AND one year of experience in development services, planning, or a related field
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

Certificates, Licenses, Skills

• Requires a valid Florida Driver License
• Could require notary public certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have a strong working knowledge of computers and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Must have effective customer service practices and interpersonal skills to work with diverse community members
• Must be highly organized, and keep accurate digital and paper records and files in multiple locations
• Must have the ability to analyze complex situations, problems, and data impartially and effectively, and use sound judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions
• Must have the ability to handle stressful situations, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Must have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Must have the ability to work independently and with others

Physical Requirements

• Employees must meet certain physical demands to perform the essential job functions
• Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities