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The purpose of this position is to perform professional work in urban design, zoning, land use and site planning implementing a variety of program or project planning activities that impact municipal development and include analyzing data and formulating and recommending plans and programs relevant to municipal conditions and needs.
2) The class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. The essential functions listed below represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.
Planner I Essential Functions
Reviews and consults with supervisor for minor development submittals, master signage plans, administrative variances and applications approved by the Community Appearance Board at Special Master hearings.
Processes additional applications and requests such as conditional use applications and technical deviations.
Researches codes of other municipalities as directed.
s to zoning verification and zoning violation letter request within the Department’s specified timelineli>
Assists with special projects as assigned.
Reviews and approves building permits and sign permits for zoning compliance.
Approves certificates of occupancy for site plan compliance.
Approves Certificate of Use applications for zoning compliance.
Answers public inquiries concerning signs, zoning and beautification.
Answers general day‑to‑day zoning questions via front counter, phone or email.
Conducts field surveys to take photographs and gather information for site plans; prepares pictorial and graphic presentation to be used for planning proposals.
Assists with neighborhood meetings as needed.
Confers with local authorities, civic leaders, and planning and development specialists to provide technical assistance and advise and recommend arrangements of land and physical facilities for residential, commercial, industrial, and community uses.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Planner II Essential Functions
Reviews and provides planning comments for new construction development applications for residential and commercial projects and represents planning staff at Community Appearance Board, Planning & Zoning Board, Historic Preservation Board and Special Master hearings.
Processes additional applications and requests such as abandonments, vacations, rezoning, variances, conditional use applications and technical deviations.
Assists in the drafting of ordinances to revise the Land Development Code and City Code of Ordinances.
Responds to zoning verification and zoning violation letter request within the Department’s specified timeline.
Collects and compiles information relative to such planning assignments as land use, community/economic development, growth management, urban design, transportation, housing and zoning.
Assists with special projects as assigned.
Reviews and approves building permits and sign permits for zoning compliance.
Approves certificates of occupancy for site plan compliance.
Approves Certificate of Use applications for zoning compliance.
Answers public inquiries concerning signs, zoning and beautification.
Answers general day‑to‑day zoning questions via front counter, phone or email.
Conducts field surveys to take photographs and gather information for site plans; prepares pictorial and graphic presentation to be used for planning proposals.
Assists with neighborhood meetings as needed.
Confers with local authorities, civic leaders, and planning and development specialists to provide technical assistance and advise and recommend arrangements of land and physical facilities for residential, commercial, industrial, and community uses.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Planner III Essential Functions
Reviews and provides planning comments for major development applications as well as land use plan amendments for residential and commercial projects and represents planning staff at Community Appearance Board, Planning & Zoning Board, Historic Preservation Board and Special Master hearings.
Processes additional applications and requests such as plats, abandonments, vacations, rezoning, land use plan amendments, variances, conditional use applications and technical deviations.
Researches and writes ordinances to revise the Land Development Code and City Code of Ordinances.
Reviews and approves building permits and sign permits for zoning compliance.
Approves certificates of occupancy for site plan compliance.
Approves Certificate of Use applications for zoning compliance.
Answers public inquiries concerning signs, zoning and beautification.
Answers general day‑to‑day zoning questions via front counter, phone or email.
Conducts field surveys to take photographs and gather information for site plans; prepares pictorial and graphic presentation to be used for planning proposals.
Assists with neighborhood meetings as needed.
Confers with local authorities, civic leaders, and planning and development specialists to provide technical assistance and advise and recommend arrangements of land and physical facilities for residential, commercial, industrial, and community uses.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Planner I Pay Range $65,172.02 – $104,247.94
Planner II Pay Range $68,429.71 – $109,461.04
Planner III Pay Range $71,851.52 – $114,933.73
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements – Planner I
Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design/Studies, Geography, Public Administration, Political Science, Architecture or related field.
One (1) year of work experience in planning and zoning field or an equivalent combination of certification, education and experience.
If Bachelor’s degree or higher is in an unrelated discipline, we require one or more of the following certifications and/or work experience:
GIS or LEED certification
Landscape architect license or construction management license
One (1) year employment in a related field such as
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements – Planner II
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or Urban Design/Studies, Geography, Public Administration, Political Science, Architecture related field, and at least three (3) years of experience in planning and zoning or an equivalent combination of certification, education and experience.
Certification as a Planner by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or a Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field would each be considered an equivalent to one (1) year experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements – Planner III
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or Urban Design/Studies, Geography, Public Administration, Political Science, Architecture related field, and at least five (5) years of experience in planning and zoning or equivalent combination of certification, education or experience.
Certification as a Planner by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or a Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field would each be considered as an equivalent to one (1) year experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles of community and urban planning.
Knowledge of Federal and State laws relating to planning and urban development.
Knowledge of planning, mapping and graphic techniques.
Knowledge of techniques used in preparing, monitoring, and updating a long‑range master plan.
Knowledge in the ability to use GIS.
Skill in applying statistical tools in data.
Skill in preparing clear and concise written reports.
Skill in collecting, tabulating and analyzing demographic statistics.
Skill in working under the pressure of rigid and/or short work cycle.
Skill in prioritizing tasks and/or work assignments.
Skill in maintaining a degree of confidentiality.
Skill in drafting, cartography and preparation of visual materials used in City planning operations and group presentations.
Ability to explain and enforce City policies.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, site plans and city ordinances.
Ability to organize and analyze information and formulate recommendations regarding objectives.
Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public interaction.
Ability to speak to and maintain public confidence and interest.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
Ability to communicate and deal effectively with the public, City officials, and other City employees.
Physical Demands
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Work Environment
None.
Work Hours Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm (May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the City.)
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Essential Safety Functions It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on‑the‑job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.
Emergency Management Responsibilities Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.
The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
Application Notice Applications to the City of Deerfield Beach are reviewed as received. Early application is encouraged, as this posting may close at any time.
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The purpose of this position is to perform professional work in urban design, zoning, land use and site planning implementing a variety of program or project planning activities that impact municipal development and include analyzing data and formulating and recommending plans and programs relevant to municipal conditions and needs.
2) The class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. The essential functions listed below represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.
Planner I Essential Functions
Reviews and consults with supervisor for minor development submittals, master signage plans, administrative variances and applications approved by the Community Appearance Board at Special Master hearings.
Processes additional applications and requests such as conditional use applications and technical deviations.
Researches codes of other municipalities as directed.
s to zoning verification and zoning violation letter request within the Department’s specified timelineli>
Assists with special projects as assigned.
Reviews and approves building permits and sign permits for zoning compliance.
Approves certificates of occupancy for site plan compliance.
Approves Certificate of Use applications for zoning compliance.
Answers public inquiries concerning signs, zoning and beautification.
Answers general day‑to‑day zoning questions via front counter, phone or email.
Conducts field surveys to take photographs and gather information for site plans; prepares pictorial and graphic presentation to be used for planning proposals.
Assists with neighborhood meetings as needed.
Confers with local authorities, civic leaders, and planning and development specialists to provide technical assistance and advise and recommend arrangements of land and physical facilities for residential, commercial, industrial, and community uses.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Planner II Essential Functions
Reviews and provides planning comments for new construction development applications for residential and commercial projects and represents planning staff at Community Appearance Board, Planning & Zoning Board, Historic Preservation Board and Special Master hearings.
Processes additional applications and requests such as abandonments, vacations, rezoning, variances, conditional use applications and technical deviations.
Assists in the drafting of ordinances to revise the Land Development Code and City Code of Ordinances.
Responds to zoning verification and zoning violation letter request within the Department’s specified timeline.
Collects and compiles information relative to such planning assignments as land use, community/economic development, growth management, urban design, transportation, housing and zoning.
Assists with special projects as assigned.
Reviews and approves building permits and sign permits for zoning compliance.
Approves certificates of occupancy for site plan compliance.
Approves Certificate of Use applications for zoning compliance.
Answers public inquiries concerning signs, zoning and beautification.
Answers general day‑to‑day zoning questions via front counter, phone or email.
Conducts field surveys to take photographs and gather information for site plans; prepares pictorial and graphic presentation to be used for planning proposals.
Assists with neighborhood meetings as needed.
Confers with local authorities, civic leaders, and planning and development specialists to provide technical assistance and advise and recommend arrangements of land and physical facilities for residential, commercial, industrial, and community uses.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Planner III Essential Functions
Reviews and provides planning comments for major development applications as well as land use plan amendments for residential and commercial projects and represents planning staff at Community Appearance Board, Planning & Zoning Board, Historic Preservation Board and Special Master hearings.
Processes additional applications and requests such as plats, abandonments, vacations, rezoning, land use plan amendments, variances, conditional use applications and technical deviations.
Researches and writes ordinances to revise the Land Development Code and City Code of Ordinances.
Reviews and approves building permits and sign permits for zoning compliance.
Approves certificates of occupancy for site plan compliance.
Approves Certificate of Use applications for zoning compliance.
Answers public inquiries concerning signs, zoning and beautification.
Answers general day‑to‑day zoning questions via front counter, phone or email.
Conducts field surveys to take photographs and gather information for site plans; prepares pictorial and graphic presentation to be used for planning proposals.
Assists with neighborhood meetings as needed.
Confers with local authorities, civic leaders, and planning and development specialists to provide technical assistance and advise and recommend arrangements of land and physical facilities for residential, commercial, industrial, and community uses.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Planner I Pay Range $65,172.02 – $104,247.94
Planner II Pay Range $68,429.71 – $109,461.04
Planner III Pay Range $71,851.52 – $114,933.73
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements – Planner I
Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design/Studies, Geography, Public Administration, Political Science, Architecture or related field.
One (1) year of work experience in planning and zoning field or an equivalent combination of certification, education and experience.
If Bachelor’s degree or higher is in an unrelated discipline, we require one or more of the following certifications and/or work experience:
GIS or LEED certification
Landscape architect license or construction management license
One (1) year employment in a related field such as
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements – Planner II
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or Urban Design/Studies, Geography, Public Administration, Political Science, Architecture related field, and at least three (3) years of experience in planning and zoning or an equivalent combination of certification, education and experience.
Certification as a Planner by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or a Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field would each be considered an equivalent to one (1) year experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements – Planner III
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or Urban Design/Studies, Geography, Public Administration, Political Science, Architecture related field, and at least five (5) years of experience in planning and zoning or equivalent combination of certification, education or experience.
Certification as a Planner by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or a Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field would each be considered as an equivalent to one (1) year experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles of community and urban planning.
Knowledge of Federal and State laws relating to planning and urban development.
Knowledge of planning, mapping and graphic techniques.
Knowledge of techniques used in preparing, monitoring, and updating a long‑range master plan.
Knowledge in the ability to use GIS.
Skill in applying statistical tools in data.
Skill in preparing clear and concise written reports.
Skill in collecting, tabulating and analyzing demographic statistics.
Skill in working under the pressure of rigid and/or short work cycle.
Skill in prioritizing tasks and/or work assignments.
Skill in maintaining a degree of confidentiality.
Skill in drafting, cartography and preparation of visual materials used in City planning operations and group presentations.
Ability to explain and enforce City policies.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, site plans and city ordinances.
Ability to organize and analyze information and formulate recommendations regarding objectives.
Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public interaction.
Ability to speak to and maintain public confidence and interest.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
Ability to communicate and deal effectively with the public, City officials, and other City employees.
Physical Demands
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Work Environment
None.
Work Hours Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm (May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the City.)
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Essential Safety Functions It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on‑the‑job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.
Emergency Management Responsibilities Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.
The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
Application Notice Applications to the City of Deerfield Beach are reviewed as received. Early application is encouraged, as this posting may close at any time.
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