Senior Planner- $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS at Town of Ponce Inlet – Ponce Inlet, Florida

Under general supervision, this position performs professional level urban planning tasks involving comprehensive planning, development review, and land use and zoning activities, and conducts special projects for the department. Reports to the Principal Planner.

Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks, which are also performed but are not incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the job necessarily perform every duty listed.

The essential functions identified for this job are:

• Researches, analyzes, and provides recommendations for potential amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use and Development Code;
• Under direction, organizes, prepares, and presents plans, studies, and staff reports to the Planning Board, other boards, committees, and the public as needed;
• Prepares public notices related to planning and zoning applications and presents them to the supervisor(s) prior to the scheduled deadlines;
• Responds to inquiries from the public regarding land use and development matters, Town ordinances, and applicable state regulations; communicates and reports complex matters and inquiries to the Principal Planner and Director for direction and official interpretation of policies and regulations;
• Presents site development plans at the Development Review Team (DRT) and oversees the distribution of plans, review comments, and preparation of meeting notes, and maintenance of development files;
• Reviews applications requiring Planning and Zoning approval; and works with the Principal Planner and the Chief Building Official to prepare review comments or letters of incompleteness if warranted;
• Prepares or initiates preparation of grant applications and supervises the management of grants including completing funding requirements within the prescribed timeframe, keeping detailed expenditure information and reporting to the funding agencies;
• Prepares maps and/or graphics for projects and staff reports as needed;
• Conducts site visits and inspections at different stages of the development review process;
• Evaluates development impacts on environmental conditions and reports to the supervisor(s) for appropriate mitigation measures;
• Frequently assesses the quality of applications, forms, and the posted information for quality and accuracy and makes or proposes changes to the supervisor(s);
• Maintains a high level of communication and daily contacts with the supervisor(s) on all matters related to duties and when the official interpretation of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use and Development Code is needed;
• Attends daytime and evening meetings of Town advisory boards and the Town Council as needed; and
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal Planner and Department Director.

Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from an accredited program or related area of study and a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in local government planning; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. AICP certification is desired. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Critical Skills/ Expertise: All employees must possess knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manuals related to the job tasks. Employees are expected to respond positively and receptively to supervision, guidance, and direction from superiors in accordance with stated policies. They must maintain a professional appearance by being appropriately groomed and attired in alignment with the organization’s mission, goals, and policies. Employees are required to report for work promptly and properly prepared at the designated time and location as required by assignments or orders, as well as notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules and comply with standards and rules regarding the use of accrued time. Additionally, employees must demonstrate a polite, helpful, courteous, and professional demeanor when interacting with the public, operate and maintain equipment according to manufacturer specifications and/or within established parameters and organizational policies, and show an understanding, consideration, and respect for cultural, religious, and gender differences when engaging with the public and colleagues.

Personal characteristics required of all employees such as honesty, integrity, and the ability to get along with others are presumed qualities and may not be explicitly listed.

Critical skills/expertise identified for this job includes: