City of Clearwater, FL
PLANNING DIVISION MANAGER - LONG RANGE
City of Clearwater, FL, Clearwater, Florida, United States, 34623
Salary:
See Position Description Location :
Clearwater, FL Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
2025-00086 Department:
Planning & Development Division:
LONG RANGE PLANNING Opening Date:
12/18/2024 Closing Date:
Continuous
THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Position Description TARGET ENTRY SALARY: $94,480 - $119,246 DOQ POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED Under limited direction, the Planning Manager supervises, manages, and oversees the City's Development Review and/or Long-Range Planning personnel. Evaluates site plans, permits, land development applications, and rezonings for consistency with the Community Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. Prepares special area plans, manages the Comprehensive Plan, and writes regulations and amendments for the Community Development Code. Current recruitment is for our Long-Range Planning Division. Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions :Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Participates in and manages complex professional planning projects, research and analysis. Prepares planning information and presents at City Council; provides quality control for agenda items and other documents prepared by staff. Provides extensive and professional customer service for the general public, city staff, elected officials, and outside professionals. Communicates regulations clearly and concisely to lay groups and the general public; assists applicants, owners, and others through permitting and applications; disseminates information, prepares reports, and communicates extensively through the process of planning and development; participates in meetings, public hearings, pre-application meetings, and plan reviews to ensure compliance with regulations. Gathers, compiles, researches, and uses data for analysis and to answer Council concerns. Advises and represents the department and City at various internal and countywide committees, boards and stakeholder groups on planning and related issues as needed. Develops goals and objectives; makes work assignments; provides technical assistance, mentoring and coaching to assigned staff to accomplish goals and objectives; provides reviews, feedback, and analysis of work products. Participates in the selection, placement, promotion, training, appraisal, and discipline of assigned personnel. Long Range
Manages, oversees, and performs extensive and large-scale planning activities for the City; recommends and prepares amendments to the Community Development Code and other City plans as needed. Oversees transportation planning, coordinates the resolution of barriers/problems to implementation with other City departments and governmental agencies. Manages annexations, land use plan amendments, re-zonings, development agreements, and other development applications. Conducts community outreach, public presentations, and other forms of citizen involvement to support long range planning projects and initiatives. Minimum Qualifications Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment: A valid State driver's license is required.
Education and Experience: Master's Degree in Planning or a related field AND five (5) years of experience in the field of public planning; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Supplemental Information Knowledge
of
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Modern principles and practices of municipal planning and urban design and long-range planning activities Planning review, research, and customer service Economics, urban sociology, zoning, and the principles and practices of architecture Building practices and building ordinances Comprehensive plan, community development code, and state statutes Construction, landscaping, landscape architecture Arboriculture, tree preservation, tree risk assessment Project Management and managing planning and development activities Computer systems and related programs Report development and presentation General office policies and procedures Computers and general office equipment
Skill in
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Understanding zoning ordinances and other regulations Reading and interpreting plans, blueprints Reviewing plans and recommending changes and updates Evaluating, developing, and implementing the Comprehensive City Plan Identifying and preparing land use and zoning amendments Analyzing data and applying information to zoning, urban design, and other planning activities Managing multiple projects or assignments concurrently Analyzing complex planning problems, developing innovative solutions, and making recommendations and independent decisions Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing Speaking publicly and at meetings Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships Working at a high level of organizational, interpersonal, and management skill sets Operating a computer and related software
Health and Wellness initiatives •100% employee health care coverage •Option for dependent health care •Life Insurance•Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC •Employee Assistance Program (EAP) •Retirement -401(a) Money Purchase Plan •Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan •Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans •Competitive Salaries •Tuition assistance •Training and development opportunities •Travel compensation •Military leave •Bereavement leave •Discount coupons •Service and employee recognition awards? 01
What is your highest level of education?
Masters Degree or higher Bachelors Degree Associates Degree High School Diploma or GED Certificate Completion of 10th grade Less than 10th grade education
02
What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?
CDL A CDL B Regular (E) ID Only Out of State None of the above
03
How many years of experience do you have in the field of public planning?
No experience 1-2 years experience 2-3 years experience 3-4 years experience 4-5 years experience 5-6 years experience 6-7 years experience 7-8 years experience 8-9 years experience 9-10 years experience 10+ years experience
04
Do you have an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification?
Yes No
Required Question
See Position Description Location :
Clearwater, FL Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
2025-00086 Department:
Planning & Development Division:
LONG RANGE PLANNING Opening Date:
12/18/2024 Closing Date:
Continuous
THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Position Description TARGET ENTRY SALARY: $94,480 - $119,246 DOQ POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED Under limited direction, the Planning Manager supervises, manages, and oversees the City's Development Review and/or Long-Range Planning personnel. Evaluates site plans, permits, land development applications, and rezonings for consistency with the Community Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. Prepares special area plans, manages the Comprehensive Plan, and writes regulations and amendments for the Community Development Code. Current recruitment is for our Long-Range Planning Division. Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions :Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Participates in and manages complex professional planning projects, research and analysis. Prepares planning information and presents at City Council; provides quality control for agenda items and other documents prepared by staff. Provides extensive and professional customer service for the general public, city staff, elected officials, and outside professionals. Communicates regulations clearly and concisely to lay groups and the general public; assists applicants, owners, and others through permitting and applications; disseminates information, prepares reports, and communicates extensively through the process of planning and development; participates in meetings, public hearings, pre-application meetings, and plan reviews to ensure compliance with regulations. Gathers, compiles, researches, and uses data for analysis and to answer Council concerns. Advises and represents the department and City at various internal and countywide committees, boards and stakeholder groups on planning and related issues as needed. Develops goals and objectives; makes work assignments; provides technical assistance, mentoring and coaching to assigned staff to accomplish goals and objectives; provides reviews, feedback, and analysis of work products. Participates in the selection, placement, promotion, training, appraisal, and discipline of assigned personnel. Long Range
Manages, oversees, and performs extensive and large-scale planning activities for the City; recommends and prepares amendments to the Community Development Code and other City plans as needed. Oversees transportation planning, coordinates the resolution of barriers/problems to implementation with other City departments and governmental agencies. Manages annexations, land use plan amendments, re-zonings, development agreements, and other development applications. Conducts community outreach, public presentations, and other forms of citizen involvement to support long range planning projects and initiatives. Minimum Qualifications Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment: A valid State driver's license is required.
Education and Experience: Master's Degree in Planning or a related field AND five (5) years of experience in the field of public planning; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Supplemental Information Knowledge
of
-
Modern principles and practices of municipal planning and urban design and long-range planning activities Planning review, research, and customer service Economics, urban sociology, zoning, and the principles and practices of architecture Building practices and building ordinances Comprehensive plan, community development code, and state statutes Construction, landscaping, landscape architecture Arboriculture, tree preservation, tree risk assessment Project Management and managing planning and development activities Computer systems and related programs Report development and presentation General office policies and procedures Computers and general office equipment
Skill in
-
Understanding zoning ordinances and other regulations Reading and interpreting plans, blueprints Reviewing plans and recommending changes and updates Evaluating, developing, and implementing the Comprehensive City Plan Identifying and preparing land use and zoning amendments Analyzing data and applying information to zoning, urban design, and other planning activities Managing multiple projects or assignments concurrently Analyzing complex planning problems, developing innovative solutions, and making recommendations and independent decisions Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing Speaking publicly and at meetings Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships Working at a high level of organizational, interpersonal, and management skill sets Operating a computer and related software
Health and Wellness initiatives •100% employee health care coverage •Option for dependent health care •Life Insurance•Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC •Employee Assistance Program (EAP) •Retirement -401(a) Money Purchase Plan •Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan •Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans •Competitive Salaries •Tuition assistance •Training and development opportunities •Travel compensation •Military leave •Bereavement leave •Discount coupons •Service and employee recognition awards? 01
What is your highest level of education?
Masters Degree or higher Bachelors Degree Associates Degree High School Diploma or GED Certificate Completion of 10th grade Less than 10th grade education
02
What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?
CDL A CDL B Regular (E) ID Only Out of State None of the above
03
How many years of experience do you have in the field of public planning?
No experience 1-2 years experience 2-3 years experience 3-4 years experience 4-5 years experience 5-6 years experience 6-7 years experience 7-8 years experience 8-9 years experience 9-10 years experience 10+ years experience
04
Do you have an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification?
Yes No
Required Question