Associate Planner at City of Crystal River (FL) – Crystal River, Florida

Under general supervision, the Associate Planner performs professional work in current and/or advanced planning. This includes providing information and assistance to developers and the public on planning-related matters, as well as offering technical support to the Growth Management Department Director.
• Reviews residential site plans, accessory uses, and signage permits to determine compliance with local land development codes.
• Responds to citizen inquiries (telephone and walk-ins) and prepares correspondence in response to public requests related to zoning inquiries.
• Assists public with planning application submittals to ensure completeness and compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Confirms parcel identification, legal descriptions, research property, and verifies department policies and procedures, and enters into database system.
• Oversees processing planning applications for Planning Commission and City Council agendas; creates legal advertising and public hearing notices, and tracks applications to ensure deadlines are met.
• Assists Department Director with field data collection, documenting sites and posting for processing planning applications, and preparing reports.
• May prepare reports to the Planning Commission (i.e., Variances, Special Use)
• Assists Department Director with compliance and mailing necessary documentation to transmit applications to various local, state agencies and GIS provider for map updates.
• Sets Agenda for Planning Commission, prepares packets, and serves as Planning Commission Secretary by taking minutes.
• Performs other duties as required.
Bachelor's Degree AND one (1) year of experience in development services, planning, or related field preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.