City Planner I

City of Jacksonville • Jacksonville, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The City Planner I is an entry-level professional role in the Planning and Development Department involving urban planning and regulatory work, including data collection, analysis, and maintenance. The position applies general urban planning principles and practices to planning projects and regulatory reviews. Work follows established procedures and precedents, with some latitude to select appropriate methods and use judgment in addressing varied situations. The position operates under limited supervision, with work reviewed during progress and upon completion.

Work is performed primarily in an office, with field visits to project sites to evaluate projects or gather statistical data. The employee operates a vehicle and standard office equipment, including a computer. Physical demands are primarily extended periods of sitting, occasional lifting and moving of light objects or file boxes, and visiting field sites.

The City advertises a work/life balance, four weeks off during the first year, twelve paid holidays, a personal leave day, low- or no-cost health insurance options, and dental, vision, life insurance, and flexible spending plans. Employees may also be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten years of public service and on-time payments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, including at least 30 semester hours of coursework in urban and regional planning, public administration, political science, geography, landscape architecture, architecture, historic preservation, environmental science, or a closely related field.
• One year of professional planning experience may substitute for 15 semester hours of the specified coursework.
• Knowledge of urban planning principles, practices, and techniques; analytical and statistical methods; and local zoning codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to research, collect, and evaluate planning data and prepare written reports.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply planning-related laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to prepare and submit grant applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and use word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and related software applications.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license during employment in this class.
• Must qualify for, obtain, and maintain a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field studies and interviews; collect data; conduct statistical research and analysis; and develop required reports.
• Prepare recommendations on comprehensive plan amendments, certificates of appropriateness, rezoning, zoning and concurrency applications, and other regulatory reviews.
• Assist with preparing and updating comprehensive plan elements and related documents by collecting data, conducting research, and drafting proposed plan elements.
• Review requests for street name and address changes or assignments.
• Provide technical assistance to customers and other employees.
• Perform professional land use, site plan, zoning, and related planning reviews.
• Develop special land use and zoning statistics.
• Develop recommendations and reports, including spreadsheets, graphs, and statistical analyses.
• Coordinate preparation of Land Use and Zoning Committee and Planning Commission agenda packets.
• Prepare plans and applications for grant funds.
• Compile data and prepare reports and oral presentations.
• Prepare correspondence and technical reports as required.
• Maintain and update special projects, maps, charts, and related files.
• Operate a motor vehicle and standard office equipment, including computers, Microsoft Office programs, and online GIS mapping tools.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies and perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Four weeks off during the first year of employment
• Twelve paid holidays
• Personal leave day
• Low- and no-cost health insurance options
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending plans
• Potential eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten years of public service and on-time payments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level