Planner I

City of Fellsmere•Fellsmere, FL

13d

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Planner I conducts research to develop and update elements of the City of Fellsmere Comprehensive Plan, ensures compliance with city codes through field inspections, notices of violation, and citations, and performs related duties as assigned. The role reviews permits and licenses; prepares technical reports for site plan, landscape, building, sign, liquor license, certificate of completion, minor change, and tree removal reviews; and reviews planned development amendments, rezoning requests, land use plan amendments, and easement abandonments. The Planner I also performs fieldwork and research for current and comprehensive planning, responds to planning-related inquiries and complaints, and supports enforcement of land-use codes through inspections, code research, parcel-file review, and written violation notices. Other duties may be assigned by the City Manager. The position requires a bachelor's degree in urban planning or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, and a valid Florida Driver's License. Spanish bilingual ability is preferred but not required. The work involves research, technical analysis, communication with the public and other stakeholders, and use of office equipment and Microsoft Office applications. It is primarily sedentary, with occasional walking or standing and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in urban planning or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Valid Florida Driver's License.
Knowledge of state, federal, and local planning laws and regulations regarding land use and design.
Knowledge of departmental policies, practices, and procedures for urban land use, zoning, City licensing, and code enforcement.
Knowledge of comprehensive land use and planning principles.
Knowledge of site plan review, economics, statistics, geography, and growth patterns.
Skill in research and technical analysis of planning-related information.
Ability to use office machines and equipment, including phones, fax machines, copiers, calculators, personal computers, and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to make sound assessments and recommendations based on research and professional knowledge.
Ability to apply appropriate public relations techniques and form cooperative relationships with employees without a direct reporting relationship.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, department directors, regulatory agencies, employees, industry, and the public.
Ability to express ideas clearly in oral and written reports and recommendations on technical issues.
Ability to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including computers, typewriters, calculators, copiers, and facsimile machines.
Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and negligible force frequently or constantly, to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Ability to interact effectively and tactfully with the public and staff.
Ability to read and understand contracts with vendors for construction projects.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Conduct research to develop and update elements of the City of Fellsmere Comprehensive Plan.
Ensure compliance with city codes through field inspections, notices of violation, and citations.
Review permits and licenses and make recommendations.
Write technical reports for site plan reviews, landscape reviews, building permits, sign permits, liquor licenses, certificates of completion, minor change reviews, and tree removal permits.
Review major and minor planned development amendments, rezoning requests, land use plan amendments, and abandonment of easements.
Perform fieldwork and research for current and comprehensive planning.
Respond to planning-related inquiries and complaints from the public, agencies, and organizations.
Conduct site inspections, research applicable codes, review parcel files, and prepare written notifications of violations to enforce land-use codes.
Prepare amendments to code compliance.
Prepare maps and graphics presentations for the department.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the City Manager.