Planner II or III - Long Range

City of Clearwater, FL•Belleair, FL

68d•$71,912 - $94,000

About The Position

Under general direction, the Planner II or III performs mid-level professional work in long range planning or development review (current land planning) in connection with the administration of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code, and implementation of City planning projects and programs. Current recruitment is in our Long Range Planning Division.

Requirements

A valid State driver's license is required.
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, or related field AND three (3) years of experience in development services, planning, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience maybe considered.
Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, or related field AND six (6) years of experience in development services, planning, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience maybe considered.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).Knowledge of -
Principles and practices of city planning
Form based and performance-based codes, and familiarity with new urbanism principles
Practices related to community outreach and engagement
Project management
Report development and presentation
General office policies and procedures
Computers and general office equipment
Skill in -
Reading and reviewing site plan documents, including surveys, civil and architectural drawings, and landscape plans and recommending changes and updates
Analyzing data and applying information to zoning, urban design, and other planning activities
Monitoring permitting and application statuses
Meeting schedules and timelines
Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing, with public speaking and presentation skills
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Operating a computer and related software including Microsoft Office 365; experience with SharePoint and GIS preferred

Nice To Haves

AICP certification, CNU accreditation, and/or similar is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Provides mid-level professional planning work in a variety of capacities, depending on Division, related to the use of land in the City, including development review, site plan approval, signage, landscape review, zoning, land use, subdivision and development permitting, and comprehensive planning.
Provides professional customer service and technical assistance to the general public, design professionals, and other City departments via emails, phone calls, online meetings, and in person (walk-in or by appointment).
Communicates the City's land development regulations clearly and concisely.
Participates in a variety of meetings and public hearings relating to planning.
Reviews plans and provides feedback and expertise on planning; assists applicants, owners, and others through the applicable application process; disseminates information and communicates extensively throughout the process of planning and development.
Prepares comprehensive staff reports; analyzes and makes recommendations regarding applications; presents findings to the Community Development Board and/or City Council.
Conducts research and analysis and prepares reports on moderately complex planning issues.
Makes recommendations for potential changes to the Community Development Code or other governing plans and prepares amendments as needed.
Conducts site visits and field studies.
Participates in various countywide work groups.
Assists with and may lead community engagement.
Attends occasional evening and weekend meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs and assists with professional planning projects, research and analysis.
Processes petitions for annexation, land use amendments, zoning atlas amendments, development agreements, and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code.
Assists with the work of consultants related to planning.
Develops special area, redevelopment and neighborhood plans
Prepare reports and white papers on various planning topics.
Prepares Community Development Board and City Council agenda items.
Performs and manages complex and sensitive professional planning projects, research and analysis.
Processes petitions for annexation, land use amendments, zoning atlas amendments, development agreements, and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code.
Develops special area plans, prepares technical reports, ordinances, Community Development Board and City Council agenda items; ensures all amendments are consistent with the Countywide Plan for Pinellas County and state statutes.
Assists with the preparation of project scopes and manages the work of consultants related to planning.
Develops and coordinates community engagement strategies, presents to community and business groups and engages the community as part of plans and projects.