Senior Planner

Clay County

• Small Towns. Big Passions. Pay: $32.53 - $38.06 Salary Range: $67,656.48 - $76,860.35 Job Summary The Senior Planner performs advanced professional and technical land use planning work associated with community planning and development. The position requires experience working with multidisciplinary design teams, including developers, engineers, architects, etc. This position will require coordination with County departments, other local governments, and regional/State/Federal agencies. The employee represents the Department before the public, the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reviews and facilitates complex development applications, including map and text amendments and rezonings. Analysis of applications, drafting staff reports and presenting to the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners. Researches codes and ordinances and prepares County initiated land use changes and text amendments.

Performs complex current and long-range land use planning analysis including updates of the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Code. Performs specialized research and analysis in areas of land use, transportation, housing, population and emerging planning issues. Provides technical guidance and information to the public and others regarding the development review process.

Represents the Director in meetings before the public. In case of emergency or crisis situation (hurricane, flood, etc.) position is required to respond/perform emergency and recovery duties as assigned by the County Manager or designee. During an emergency or crisis situation, this position may be required to be present at the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) to provide assistance while activated.

Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning and t wo (2) years’ professional planning experience. OR Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning and f our (4) years’ professional planning experience. OR Bachelor’s Degree in a closely related field and s ix (6) years’ professional planning experience.

Certification: AICP Certification will count for two (2) years of the required experience for candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree. Legal Knowledge: A proven, working knowledge of zoning principles, land use case law, and growth management frameworks in the State of Florida. Helpful prior experience: Florida Growth Management regulations, local/state land use regulation, site plan review and GIS.

Licensure: Valid State of Florida Driver’s License with clean driving history. Supplemental Information Regular attendance is an essential function of this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Ability to organize and analyze written and graphic data and to evaluate alternative solutions for consistency with existing County ordinances and policies. Requires the ability to analyze available alternatives, synthesize/negotiate a solution and make recommendations to the Director. Ability to meet and deal with the public and other stakeholders in situations which require tact, accuracy, discretion and courtesy.

Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and in graphic (map) form. Employees may be required to perform duties, including the employee’s normal work function or other emergency support functions as deemed necessary by the County, as assigned before, during, and after hazardous weather or state of local emergency.

While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

Working Environment and Physical Demands Position consists mostly of sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing in an office environment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time. The person in this position needs to be able to frequently move about inside the office to access files, documents and drawings, personnel, office machinery, etc.

Employee frequently positions self in order to retrieve maps, drawings and documents from storage in low, confined areas and in high, precarious places. Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. The person in this position frequently communicates with the Board, other County employees, contractors and the public at large regarding planning, development and zoning.

Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Must be able to perceive, inspect, assess, and compare data, including graphically (maps). Occasionally moves boxes, files, and/or large maps and drawings weighing up to 15 pounds. The position primarily operates in an indoor, office environment. Employee is subject to exposure to dust.

Clay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, or age. Clay County is committed to providing veterans with preference in employment opportunities in accordance with Florida State Law and Federal Regulations.

As part of our dedication to supporting veterans, we ensure that qualified veterans are given preferential treatment in our hiring process, in accordance with Florida Statute 295.07 . Eligible Veterans who believe they were discriminated against may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs within 60 days of receiving notice of non-selection.