City Planner in Temple Terrace, Florida at City of Temple Terrace

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

REPORTS TO: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

MAJOR FUNCTION

This is highly responsible professional work in the Community Development Department’s Planning Division. Responsibilities include site plan reviews, staff presentations to City Council, supervision of the division’s staff; preparation of the division’s budget; special projects, studies and reports; historic preservation; downtown redevelopment; river preservation; and development and maintenance of the Land Development Code and Level of Service Standards. Requires coordination with other City staff, contractors, developers, land use professionals, the City/County Planning Commission and other governmental agencies and the public. The position functions as part of the Community Development Department management team and may, at the designation of the Director, serve as acting

Community Development Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manages, leads, and coordinates all major activities of the Planning Division.
• Performs all administrative duties of the Division including, but not necessarily limited to preparation of reports, budgeting, personnel supervision, task delegation, and evaluation.
• Provides for the responsible evaluation, interpretation, and implementation of the City’s Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive Plan.
• Examines plans, makes presentations, and performs inspections in areas of development review and construction.
• Communicates clearly and effectively to address contractors, engineers, architects, and others regarding land development ordinances and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, and the land development process.
• Knowledge of statutes and laws pertaining to comprehensive planning, and the planning process.
• Experience with site plan review, variances, conditional uses, zoning, and land development.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to review site development plans and blueprints; prepare reports, maintain records, make professional presentations, and perform other essential duties.

TRAINING, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s degree in Community/Urban Planning or related field (Master’s degree is preferred)
• At least 4 years of planning experience in a public or private planning agency.
• Previous supervisory experience (preferred)
• American Institute of Certified Planners certification is desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

• Valid Florida Driver's License (if not currently held at time of hiring, must be obtained within 6 months)