Planner I/II/III (Housing)
About The Position
Performs professional work in urban planning, focusing on program and project planning activities that impact affordable housing and community development. This includes collecting and analyzing data, and formulating and recommending plans and programs relevant to housing conditions and needs. Responsibilities involve planning and implementing the City’s housing policy and development initiatives, developing policies and plans, evaluating development proposals and funding requests, soliciting community input, and providing development oversight. The role also includes preparing Environmental Reviews and State and Federal mandated performance evaluations of the City’s housing programs and activities. Work is performed under the direction of the Housing Initiative Manager and is reviewed through conferences, reports submitted, and results obtained.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field.
- Six (6) months of experience in urban planning or related area (for Planner I).
- Two (2) years of urban planning or related experience (for Planner II).
- Four (4) years of urban planning or related experience (for Planner III).
- Experience in housing and grant management preferred.
- Valid Florida Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.
- Bachelor’s Degree in any field is acceptable with AICP certification (for Planner III).
- Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree (in lieu of degree).
- Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree (in lieu of degree).
- Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree (in lieu of degree).
- Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree (in lieu of degree).
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in related field desired.
- Experience with CAD, GIS, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, or comparable design software preferred.
- Six (6) months of related experience (for Planner II with Master's Degree).
- Two (2) years of urban planning or related experience (for Planner III with Master's Degree).
- AIA, ASLA, or AICP Certification preferred (for Planner III).
Responsibilities
- Collecting and analyzing data related to housing conditions and needs.
- Formulating and recommending plans and programs relevant to housing.
- Planning and implementing the City’s housing policy and development initiatives.
- Developing policies and plans for housing.
- Evaluating development proposals and funding requests.
- Soliciting community input.
- Providing development oversight.
- Preparing Environmental Reviews.
- Preparing State and Federal mandated performance evaluations of the City’s housing programs and activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
