Senior Planner

The City of Newberry•Newberry, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Newberry is seeking a highly motivated and experienced planning professional to serve as Senior Planner within the Community Development Department. This position performs advanced professional planning work involving the coordination, management, and performance of complex planning activities related to the City’s growth and development. The Senior Planner supports current and long-range planning initiatives, development review activities, policy implementation, and special projects. The selected candidate will serve as a technical resource to staff, boards, stakeholders, and the public while demonstrating sound professional judgment and a commitment to superior customer service. The City reserves the right to fill this position at a level commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and certifications. This position may be filled as an underfill or overfill opportunity. Consistently demonstrates and promotes the City’s core values of Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Leadership, and Superior Service (TRAILS) in all aspects of work and service delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or related field
Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional planning experience
Thorough knowledge of urban planning principles, practices, and methodologies.
Knowledge of zoning administration, land development regulations, and comprehensive planning.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities.
Ability to analyze technical data and formulate recommendations.
Ability to prepare detailed reports and professional presentations.
Ability to facilitate meetings and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, developers, consultants, and the public.
Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and discretion.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Planning or related field.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
Supervisory or project management experience.

Responsibilities

Manages complex planning projects, development proposals, and planning studies.
Reviews and analyzes rezoning requests, site plans, plats, variances, and comprehensive plan amendments.
Prepares and reviews staff reports, ordinances, resolutions, and presentations.
Conducts advanced research and analysis related to land use, transportation, environmental planning, and growth management.
Coordinates planning activities with internal departments, consultants, agencies, and stakeholders.
Advises boards, committees, and elected officials on planning matters.
Provides technical guidance and support to planning staff.
Reviews public notices for compliance with legal requirements.
Assists in evaluating and improving departmental processes and procedures.
Responds to complex inquiries from the public, developers, and stakeholders.
Attends evening and occasional weekend meetings as required.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.