Principal Planner

Osceola County•Kissimmee, FL

About The Position

Under direction, this position serves as a Team Leader overseeing up to six (6) staff members in a Planning, Zoning, and Design Office within the Osceola County Community Development Department. It acts as the project manager for the more technical and complex work activities within the section. Employees in this classification function in a senior capacity, responsible for conducting studies and collecting and analyzing data for application to the County's comprehensive plan. The objective is to preserve and enhance the County’s natural and structural aesthetic land use and development through practical application of the County’s Land Development Code and all established zoning and code regulations. This position is distinguished from junior planners by its level of independence and advanced laboring knowledge acquired through training and experience. Experience in urban form/design/place making and managing consultant firms’ solicitations, contracts, schedules, and work products is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration, or related field.
Six (6) years of professional planning experience within a similar public organization.
At least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
Experience with Urban Planning, Urban Design, Walkability, Code Interpretation, Project Management, Inter and Intradepartmental and Governmental Initiatives, special projects and/or development related applications such as Mixed-Use development and Concept Plans, Comprehensive Plan, and DRI issues.
An active Certification with the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Responsibilities

Researches, analyzes, and provides planning recommendations in support of County goals and objectives; ensures ordinances, regulations, and processes associated with County growth-management program and development review system are implemented.
Plans, delegates, schedules, reviews, and edits all work products produced by the section’s staff.
Supervises, assists, and coordinates the work of lower-level Planners on assigned projects.
Reviews and assesses changes to the future land use map.
Continually revises the comprehensive plan.
Acts as projects manager for more technical studies assigned to the section.
Assists in all planning functions of the department by providing information and analysis.
Participates in the development and implementation of the Land Development Code.
Documents demographic information.
Tracks, reviews, and summarizes proposed legislation on Growth Management and determines the impact on Osceola County.
Evaluates the effectiveness of the section in responding to customer problems and needs and is responsible for improving customer satisfaction with the section’s products and services.
Assists applicants with submittal of conditional use, comprehensive development plan, subdivision, re-zoning, plan amendment, and DRI authorizations.
Reviews applications and requests for compliance and consistency with regulations and adopted County policies.
Assists the general public and developers with the application of the future land use map as designated on their property.
Prepares and makes presentations to the BCC, Planning Commission, and community groups.
Provides technical assistance at meetings.
Conducts necessary research and analyzes collected data.
Prepares and presents public information and education programs.
Performs a variety of critical record keeping duties; manages and maintains department record keeping and filing systems relevant materials appropriate to assigned division.
Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.