Planner II

About the Department

Professional position that performs moderate level planning work on planning projects in support of the City's long-range plans and administration of the City's zoning and subdivision regulations. This includes carrying out research for planning projects, conducting independent studies, preparing and presenting staff reports, performing final-review site inspections and other development review tasks as needed.

Professional position that performs moderate level planning work on planning projects in support of the City's long-range plans and administration of the City's zoning and subdivision regulations. This includes carrying out research for planning projects, conducting independent studies, preparing and presenting staff reports, performing final-review site inspections and other development review tasks as needed.

Position Duties

The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. 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. Leads review, coordination, communication and processing of moderate development applications and prepares staff reports and presentations for standard rezonings, standard to moderate planned development minor and major modifications, variances, right of way vacations, historic resource certificates of appropriatenes, plats and special approvals. Tracks assigned projects and applications from initiation to completion. Performs research, analyzes and interprets data, and prepares reports, maps, exhibits and recommendations for the Director of Planning & Zoning, as well as the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Historic Resource Board, the City Manager and the City Commission. Reviews or assists in the review and coordination of site plans for conformance with codes, plans, and regulations and performs on site inspections after construction. Attends and makes presentations at local public meetings including, Planning Board, Historic Resource Board and Board of Adjustment, and any other meetings as required, including night meetings as assigned by the Planning & Zoning Coordinator. Provides planning assistance to the public in person [i.e. walk-ins] or via email, letter or telephone. Facilitates and coordinates the weekly Development Review Committee (DRC) Meeting. These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned.

The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. 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.

• Leads review, coordination, communication and processing of moderate development applications and prepares staff reports and presentations for standard rezonings, standard to moderate planned development minor and major modifications, variances, right of way vacations, historic resource certificates of appropriatenes, plats and special approvals. Tracks assigned projects and applications from initiation to completion.
• Performs research, analyzes and interprets data, and prepares reports, maps, exhibits and recommendations for the Director of Planning & Zoning, as well as the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Historic Resource Board, the City Manager and the City Commission.
• Reviews or assists in the review and coordination of site plans for conformance with codes, plans, and regulations and performs on site inspections after construction.
• Attends and makes presentations at local public meetings including, Planning Board, Historic Resource Board and Board of Adjustment, and any other meetings as required, including night meetings as assigned by the Planning & Zoning Coordinator.
• Provides planning assistance to the public in person [i.e. walk-ins] or via email, letter or telephone.
• Facilitates and coordinates the weekly Development Review Committee (DRC) Meeting.

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of comprehensive planning and regulating land development. Knowledge of data collection methods and statistical analysis techniques. Ability to understand laws, rules and regulations. Ability to present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in writing, orally or graphic form. Skilled in the use of a computers and software utilized by the assigned work unit, including Google Earth, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Maintstar. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, outside agencies and the general public. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to move around a work site to perform site inspections in the field. Ability to read and interpret aerials, zoning or future land use maps. Knowledge of GIS systems is preferred. Education and Experience: Minimum qualifications include compliance with one of the following four options: Master’s of Urban or Community Planning and one (1) year of professional-planning experience. Bachelor’s of Urban or Community Planning and two (2) years of professional-planning experience. Planning-related* Master’s degree and three (3) years of professional-planning experience. Planning-related* Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of professional-planning experience. * “Planning-related” degrees include, but are not limited to: environmental sciences, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, law, urban studies, and geography. An equivalent combination of related education, training and expertise that would reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities noted above, to be approved at the City Manager’s discretion. Certificates and Licenses : Valid Florida driver's license and be insurable by the City’s auto insurance carrier.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of comprehensive planning and regulating land development.
• Knowledge of data collection methods and statistical analysis techniques.
• Ability to understand laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in writing, orally or graphic form.
• Skilled in the use of a computers and software utilized by the assigned work unit, including Google Earth, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Maintstar.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, outside agencies and the general public.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to move around a work site to perform site inspections in the field.
• Ability to read and interpret aerials, zoning or future land use maps.
• Knowledge of GIS systems is preferred.

Minimum qualifications include compliance with one of the following four options:

• Master’s of Urban or Community Planning and one (1) year of professional-planning experience.
• Bachelor’s of Urban or Community Planning and two (2) years of professional-planning experience.
• Planning-related* Master’s degree and three (3) years of professional-planning experience.
• Planning-related* Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of professional-planning experience.

• “Planning-related” degrees include, but are not limited to: environmental sciences, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, law, urban studies, and geography.

An equivalent combination of related education, training and expertise that would reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities noted above, to be approved at the City Manager’s discretion.

• Valid Florida driver's license and be insurable by the City’s auto insurance carrier.

Other Qualifications

Essential Physical Abilities : Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time N/A = Not applicable Physical Skills Constant Frequent Occasional N/A Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over) X Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.) X Light lifting (under 15 lbs.) - X Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over) X Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.) X Light carrying (under 15 lbs.) X Reaching above shoulder X Use of fingers X Both hands required_ X Climbing (use of legs and arms) X Climbing (legs only) X Good near vision X Good distant vision X Both eyes required X Depth perception X Distinguishing basic colors X Distinguishing shades of colors X Good hearing (with or without hearing aid) X Straight pulling X Pulling hand over hand X Pushing X Walking X Standing X Crawling X Kneeling X Bending X Balancing X Stooping X Jumping X Running X Throwing X Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.) X Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.) X Other Environmental Conditions : Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time N/A = Not applicable Environment Constant Frequent Occasional N/A Work Inside X Work Outside X In the Heat X In the Cold X In High Humidity X In Dampness or Chilliness X In Dry Conditions X In or with Noisy Conditions X In Darkness X In or with Dusty Conditions X With Silica, Asbestos, etc. X With Fumes or Gases X With Smoke or Flames X With Chemicals X With Solvents X With Grease or Oils X With Radiant Energy X With Electrical Energy X On Slippery Surfaces X On Uneven Surfaces X In or With Moving Objects X In or With Ladders/Scaffolding X At Heights above Ground Level X Below Ground Level X In Water X With Explosives X With Poor Ventilation X With Odors X With Unusual Fatigue Factors X Other Relevant Information: X

Code:

Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

Physical Skills

Constant

Frequent

Occasional

N/A

Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over)

X

Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.)

X

Light lifting (under 15 lbs.)

X

Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over)

X

Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.)

X

Light carrying (under 15 lbs.)

X

Reaching above shoulder

X

Use of fingers

X

Both hands required_

X

Climbing (use of legs and arms)

X

Climbing (legs only)

X

Good near vision

X

Good distant vision

X

Both eyes required

X

Depth perception

X

Distinguishing basic colors

X

Distinguishing shades of colors

X

Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)

X

Straight pulling

X

Pulling hand over hand

X

Pushing

X

Walking

X

Standing

X

Crawling

X

Kneeling

X

Bending

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Jumping

X

Running

X

Throwing

X

Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.)

X

Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)

X

Other

Code:

Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

Environment

Constant

Frequent

Occasional

N/A

Work Inside

X

Work Outside

X

In the Heat

X

In the Cold

X

In High Humidity

X

In Dampness or Chilliness

X

In Dry Conditions

X

In or with Noisy Conditions

X

In Darkness

X

In or with Dusty Conditions

X

With Silica, Asbestos, etc.

X

With Fumes or Gases

X

With Smoke or Flames

X

With Chemicals

X

With Solvents

X

With Grease or Oils

X

With Radiant Energy

X

With Electrical Energy

X

On Slippery Surfaces

X

On Uneven Surfaces

X

In or With Moving Objects

X

In or With Ladders/Scaffolding

X

At Heights above Ground Level

X

Below Ground Level

X

In Water

X

With Explosives

X

With Poor Ventilation

X

With Odors

X

With Unusual Fatigue Factors

X

Other Relevant Information:

X

Benefits

Eligibility : Coverage in the City’s group insurance plans begins the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment. Additional Benefits include: City of Plant City contributes 8% of your pay to a 401 (a) Vacation Leave Sick Leave Paid Holidays Group Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Deferred Compensation 457(b) traditional and 457(b) Roth To learn more details, visit our Benefits Page .

• City of Plant City contributes 8% of your pay to a 401 (a)
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Group Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) traditional and 457(b) Roth

Supplemental Questions

• Yes
• No
• Yes
• No
• Yes
• No
• Yes
• No
• Acknowledge
• Declined
• Yes
• No
• Master’s of Urban or Community Planning and one (1) year of professional-planning experience.
• Bachelor’s of Urban or Community Planning and two (2) years of professional-planning experience.
• Planning-related* Master’s degree and three (3) years of professional-planning experience.
• Planning-related* Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of professional-planning experience.
• Other (please elaborate below)

Required Question

Agency Information