Associate Planner Jobs

Under general direction, the purpose of the position is to interpret and enforce land use regulations, codes and ordinances for the planning and development of the City. Employees in this classification perform work independently at a professional level, and are responsible for conducting studies and collecting and analyzing data for application to the City's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. Objective is to preserve and enhance the quality of development through practical application of the Land Development Code and all applicable established zoning regulations. The Associate Planner works under the supervision of the Planning Manager.
The position is distinguished from that of Assistant Planner by the degree of accountability of the work, greater latitude in exercise of independent judgment concerning assigned duties, and the ability to function with a higher degree of independence
Days/Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

• Conducts field/construction site inspections to determine compliance with all applicable codes, zoning regulations and ordinances.
• Creates presentations/graphics for ARC meeting
• Reviews minor DRC (Developmental Review committee) plans.
• Letters in response to public requests.
• Provides assistance to the general public in interpreting planning procedures for compliance with City codes, regulations and ordinances, including preparation of Zoning Verification
• Coordinate with various applicants for the Architecture Review Committee's monthly meetings.
• Enforces compliance with all applicable laws, codes and regulations and the City's Land Development Code.
• Implements the City planning and zoning process through project management of land use approvals and zoning exceptions, and Land Development Code amendments.
• Researches and provides residents and the business community with explicit technical information of requirements involving planning, zoning, land use and development approval processes.
• Participates in studies relative to the preparation and updating of subdivision regulations, zoning ordinances, land use, community facilities, housing, park and recreation as directed.
• Reviews sign permits for compliance with stringent sign code regulations.
• Receives and verifies accuracy of all documents and forms required for Occupational License applications; provides land use approval for Occupational Licenses.
• Prepares and presents reports to various advisory boards and other local, state and federal governmental agencies for special planning and development requests.
• Assists in the coordination of Public Art installation and annual inspections.
• Reviews and evaluates applications for development including but not limited to changes of land use, code amendments/rezoning, commercial, industrial, multi-family and single family residential development.

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or related field. Two (2) years of responsible experience in planning and zoning inspection/enforcement work, knowledge of South Florida landscaping practices preferred but not required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving.