Principal Planner

St. Johns County

8h•Onsite

About The Position

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County! St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Principal Planner for the Growth Management Department, located within beautiful St. Johns County, Florida. The Principal Planner is considered a high-level position and is expected to provide support to the Planning Division and other divisions within the department. The Principal Planner will supervise Senior Planners and Planners. The planning team is collaborative and work together in assisting our citizens, property owners, developers, as well as the elected and appointed officials. The ideal Principal Planner must possess St. Johns County’s core values of Dedication, Openness, Adaptability, Visionary, Fiscal Responsibility, Integrity, and Humility. The candidate in this position works closely with their Planning Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related course of study to the occupational field.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with three to five years of progressively responsible experience.
Must be able to possess and maintain AICP certification within one year of hire.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills in order to serve others.
Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
Must be able to operate a computer.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of management methods and techniques.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local land development regulations and procedures.
Knowledge of urban planning theory, principles and practices.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in implementing zoning, building and development related regulations.
Skill in planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the work of personnel.
Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative reports.
Skill in oral and written communication

Responsibilities

Trains, assigns, manages, supervises, evaluates and disciplines personnel for an assigned team.
Monitors quality and progress of work.
Reviews development applications for compliance with Land Development Code, Comprehensive Plan codes, State Statute and ordinances; provides guidance, and input through the web-based application tracking system (WATS).
Coordinates the research, preparation and presentation of staff reports for public hearings and other forums; schedules and advertises public hearings; assists county departments with data evaluation.
Interprets land development regulations in order to render professional opinions on planning, land use, and growth management issues, and provide technical assistance and guidance to elected and appointed officials, county personnel, and members of the general public.
Develops grant applications; writes requests for federal agency technical assistance, as assigned.
Serves as liaison for complex projects to advise stakeholders regarding economic development and growth management concerns.
Maintains a full-time presence on the job.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Reviews, edits and evaluates staff reports, studies, data analysis and research documents for compliance, consistency, and appropriateness.
Prepares and reviews amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code.
Conducts field investigations and architectural inspections to verify compliance with existing regulations.
Performs or directs research and drafts ordinances in consultation with the Planning Division Manager.