Planner I

City of Hialeah Municipal Government•Cocoa, FL

About The Position

The Planner I provides entry-level professional planning work. An employee in this classification is responsible for assisting with a wide range of planning functions. Duties vary depending on specific needs of the department. ESSENTIAL EXAMPLES OF DUTIES The following illustrates examples of some of the essential duties and responsibilities of the Planner I. There may be other essential functions, not listed below, in order to accomplish the tasks as presented by the Division Director.

Requirements

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures including principles and practices of public planning.
Knowledge of research techniques.
Knowledge applicable computer software.
Skilled in graphic and statistical presentations.
Skilled in the use and operate a personal computer, applicable software, and geographical information systems.
Customer service, including handling sensitive and difficult issues with tact and patience.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Time management, organizational, and problem-solving.
Able to interpret and apply planning and urban principles, guidelines, and concepts.
Work with interested citizen groups and other members of the general public.
Conduct research and analysis.
Write concise reports and keep accurate records.
Assist with making public presentations.
Deliver excellent customer service in a timely manner.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Effectively persuade, inform, educate, train, solicit information, motivate and direct a wide variety of individuals or groups.
Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Work effectively and productively with others.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to audiences of various social, cultural, ethnic, educational and economic backgrounds.
Effectively coordinate, perform and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner.
Meet the travel requirements of the position.
Physically perform the essential job functions of the classification.
Bachelor degree in planning or related field and a minimum of 5-year experience working in a planning and zoning department is required.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze plans taking into consideration the city’s zoning code, planning principles, master plan recommendations, variances and declarations of restrictions in order to assess and make recommendations.
Prepare reports and presentations for the City Council, staff, and the general public.
Collect and analyze data from applicable sources and suggest changes in accordance with policies on physical and economic development.
Prepare reports and make recommendations of zoning and rezoning requests for new and existing districts.
Assemble and interpret mapped data and work with geographic information systems.
Analyze and evaluate site plans, elevations, and other components of a project proposal and assist other staff with the same.
Attend and participate in meetings during the day and in the evenings on planning and planning-related issues.
Review and analyze the social, economic, and physical impact of proposals and policies.
Work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary fashion with other staff members on a wide variety of matters as assigned by the City Council.
Set up community meetings, tours, and site visits.
Assist with office administrative tasks as demand may warrant.
Performs other related duties as assigned.