Planning Director at Village of Pinecrest – Pinecrest, Florida

Performs responsible professional, technical and administrative work in the management and daily operations of the Planning Division and in connection with his/her duty to enforce all provisions of the Village’s Comprehensive Development Master Plan, Land Development Regulations and other codes as they relate to land use.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

• Coordinates, develops, interprets and implements the Village’s Comprehensive Plan.
• Coordinates, develops and implements the Village’s Land Development Regulations and other land use regulations.
• Formulates recommendations for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations for submittal to the Village Manager.
• Plans, monitors and promotes economic development initiatives for the retention and enhancement of business activities.
• Reviews and disseminates information pertaining to legislation adopted by the Village Council and other agencies that regulate and manage development in the Village.
• Reviews local business tax receipt applications (occupational licenses), alcohol beverage licenses, and permitting of residences, commercial, offices, apartments and condominiums, and accompanying accessory structures and uses for compliance with the Village’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations.
• Oversees GIS personnel and projects.
• Administers the Village’s Local Business Tax Receipt (Occupational License) Program.
• Prepares and submit reports and studies as requested by the Village Manager.
• Attends Zoning Board meetings, Village Council meetings, and other periodic meetings as needed.
• Meets with members of the general public to address planning issues.
• Assists and provides information on land use matters to the public on a daily basis.
• Submits annual budget estimates and accompanying descriptions of need to the Village Manager and supervises the control and expenditure of departmental appropriations
• Develops and implements a departmental operations and procedures manual.
• Evaluates staff performance annually. Disciplines department employees for violation of Village or Department Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Recommends hiring, firing, promotional decisions and other employee status changes to the Village Manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Planning or a related field such as Public Administration. A master’s degree is preferred. Five (5) years of professional and supervisory experience in planning and/or zoning in the public sector, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel.
• Must have a working knowledge of Arc Info or other GIS mapping application and AutoCAD.
• Must maintain high ethical, honesty and moral standards.
• Must be prepared and available to work during a hurricane in the Village’s EOC.
• Must be fluent in the English language. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.
• Must be a non-smoker.
• Applicants must complete all requirements established by the Village of Pinecrest for employment. This may include, but not limited to, a written examination, typing test, psychological screening to determine suitability for the position, polygraph examination, comprehensive background investigation, and a job-related medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening test.
• The minimum qualifications may be waived by the Village Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a licensed driver status in the State of Florida.
• Ability to perform several tasks at one time.
• Ability to maintain a high level of organization.
• Ability to prioritize duties and meet department goals and deadlines.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters and exercise discretion.
• Ability and responsibility to effectively work independently, exercise discretion and independent judgment and maintain confidentiality and professionalism in the execution of duties.
• Ability to get along with others and work effectively and courteously with fellow workers, officials, other agencies and the public.

Applications shall be considered on a first come, first served basis. Please review the Documentation Requirements at the bottom of the job posting before submitting your application. Please note that incomplete applications will not receive consideration.

Instructions: Please read carefully. Failure to follow instructions may disqualify you from the selection process.

Attach all required documents to your application each time you apply for a position with the Village of Pinecrest. Documents which you may have previously uploaded remain in your profile but will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

The following documents are required to be uploaded with your application:

1. Proof of education must be submitted with application. If submitting transcripts, it must indicate that a degree was conferred.
2. Complete the Disclosure and Authorization Form and attach to your employment application in pdf format. Click here to obtain the form.
3. Resumes are Optional and may be attached, but are not required and shall not be reviewed in place of the employment application.

Additionally, applicants must completely detail their work experience on the application, including but not limited to, dates of employment and reasons for leaving prior employment or risk being disqualified.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 must be submitted with the application.

Prior to employment, successful completion of a background investigation will be required. Depending upon the position, a medical examination and/or drug screen may be required. Additionally, appointment to certain positions (including promotions or transfers) may be contingent upon submission of official transcripts.