Assistant City Planner ($7,000 RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE BONUS)

City of Sunrise, FL • Sunrise, FL

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About The Position

The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace - it's a community built on our Three Pillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We're committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact. As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida's premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you're helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about service excellence and community pride. Looking ahead, the City is exploring an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance - providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative is expected to roll out in the early part of 2026, reflecting our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or a closely related field preferred.
• Master's Degree desired.
• Considerable full-time professional level planning experience in the area of urban planning.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certificate desired.

Responsibilities

• Participates in generalized and specific studies pertaining to land use, economic development, transportation, community facilities, water supplies, sewage treatment and disposal, and parks and recreation facilities in support of the overall comprehensive City plan.
• Reviews existing zoning provisions and makes recommendations for the revision of the Land Development Code and other ordinances.
• Reviews land development applications (site plans, special exceptions, variances, rezoning, etc.).
• Reviews administrative applications (group home approvals, alcohol license approvals, restaurant outdoor seating approvals, etc.).
• Reviews miscellaneous applications (extended hours licenses, pain management licenses, etc.)
• Reviews building permits (new constructions, renovations, additions, accessory structures, and signs) and engineering (restriping).
• Accepts submittals.
• Prepares related reports/documents.
• Assists with code amendments.
• Manages related databases; updates as needed (parking space counts, sign criteria, etc.)
• Coordinates, presents, and develops graphical and other support materials for meetings and public hearings.
• Coordinates related activities with other departments about related projects.
• Reviews inquiries from City departments and the general public; researches issues raised; and prepares replies.
• Reviews site plans for the Development Review Committee; performs site inspections as necessary.
• Collects, compiles, tabulates, and analyzes data and factual materials fundamental to a comprehensive planning and zoning program.
• Prepares draft agendas for Planning & Zoning Board, Board of Adjustment, and public hearing notices.
• Attends meetings of various assigned boards and committees as required to make staff recommendations and respond to Board questions.
• Communicates with other municipalities and regional organizations on related topics.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• 5% Supplemental Pay for General Executive/Management employees.
• City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage.
• Life Insurance: $50,000.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $50,000.
• Eye Care Reimbursement- $250 every two (2) fiscal years (Employee only).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral.
• Retirement plan with employee contribution of 8% and vesting after 10 years.
• Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
• Annual Leave with maximum accumulation of 360 hours.
• Sick Leave with a maximum accrual of 1,440 hours.
• Tuition Reimbursement after two (2) years of full-time employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree