Transportation Planner I

Pasco County • New Port Richey, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Planner I - Transportation role involves specialized work related to Transportation impacts of Development Permit applications. This position reviews and performs interdepartmental coordination of development applications, researches issues related to planning, property ownership, zoning history, and land use, and reviews and analyzes development applications for compliance with applicable laws and ordinances. The role also involves reviewing correspondence and recommendations from the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners, originating technical review comments, and assisting with questions and/or problems related to the required knowledge base. This position provides instructions on practice/procedures, both written and verbal, and works with developers, engineers, attorneys, planners, and other interested parties on procedural and/or technical questions concerning development issues. Additionally, the role interacts with the public regarding the interpretation of development regulations and responds to public concerns and requests for information pertaining to development. Other related work as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Zoning Standards.
• Knowledge of Subdivision and Platting Standards.
• Knowledge of Development Review Permit Types and Applications.
• Knowledge of principles and accepted practices of transportation planning.
• Knowledge of methods of collection and analysis of traffic/planning data.
• Knowledge of preparation of transportation impact studies.
• Ability to read and understand site related transportation impact studies.
• Ability to present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in both written and oral form to community-at-large, Board members, stakeholders and other audiences.
• Skills related to the use of computers and related software i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read for comprehension.
• Ability to read and interpret aerial photos and maps.
• Ability to meet and work with the public.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to present findings in written, oral, and graphic form.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in traffic/transportation planning or a related field.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and performs interdepartmental coordination of development applications.
• Researches issues related to planning, property ownership, zoning history, and land use.
• Reviews and analyzes development applications for compliance with applicable laws and ordinances.
• Reviews correspondence and recommendations from the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners.
• Originates technical review comments based on the knowledge required.
• Assists with questions and/or problems related to knowledge required.
• Gives instructions on practice/procedures, both written and verbal.
• Works with developers, engineers, attorneys, planners, and other interested parties on procedural and/or technical questions concerning development issues.
• Interacts with public relating to interpretation of development regulations.
• Responds to public concerns and requests for information pertaining to development.

Benefits

• A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
• Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

What This Job Offers

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