Town Planner

Town Of Pembroke Park•Pembroke Park, FL

12d•$73,670 - $110,505•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs professional planning duties in connection with the interpretation and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations and the other codes as they relate to the land use of planning and zoning. The Town Planner acts in an administrative and professional capacity in order to promote a balanced, favorable, and sound economic use of land for the Town of Pembroke Park.

Requirements

Computer literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or similar word processing systems and database management is a plus.
Principles and practices of comprehensive planning and zoning.
Methods and techniques of construction.
Conducting studies, collecting, and analyzes data for use in the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Working with GIS system and performs data analysis.
Directing and performing analysis of data and the preparation of various planning documents.
Effectively facilitating the flow of information, ideas, and innovative practices.
Analyze, evaluate planning and zoning problems, and recommend solutions.
Perform zoning inspections.
Manage multiple grants, projects and oversee the work of others.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, governmental officials, representatives of private agencies, community groups and the public.
Five (5) years of professional planning and/or zoning experience in the public sector.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
An active Driver License

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Urban Planning or other closely related field.
AICP certification.

Responsibilities

Provides long-range-term planning services through assessment of the town’s comprehensive plan.
Provides short-term planning and zoning services.
Assists applicants, residents and interested stakeholders throughout the development review process.
Assists the GIS professional prepare maps, exhibits and other presentation materials for the presentations to the town council, neighborhood groups, and the other civic or business organizations.
Responds to inquiries from the public regarding planning and zoning activities.
Assists in the re-writing and preparations of amendments and the updates to the elements of the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use, and Land Development Regulations.
Conducts research and analysis related to physical, social, and economic issues, prepares statistical data on the land use, physical, social, and economic issues. Prepare technical studies and reports, as necessary.
Performs review for permits and conducts inspections, as necessary.
Reviews all Certificate of Use applications for compliance with the Town code.
Reviews repainting permit applications
Generates notice of non-compliance with zoning codes and/or development plans.
Performs research and analysis study reports as requested by the commission.
Attends regular monthly workshops and monthly commission meetings.
Attends regional planning council meetings and other meetings, as necessary.
Chairs the Town Design Review Committee (DRC).
Processes and reviews all variances, exceptions, and site plan reviews.
Participates in the field surveys to secure a variety of planning data such as land use population density transportation, housing, and environmental assessment.
Works with the Planning and Zoning board and any other committees on matters pertaining to land use and represents the Town on regional planning issues.
Reviews, develops, and integrates hurricane preparedness and hazard mitigation strategies into the community’s comprehensive plan, zoning ordinances, and design guidelines.
Conducts and updates vulnerability assessments and risk analyses to understand potential impacts from hurricanes and sea level rise.
Emphasizes proactive preparation, long-term recovery strategies, and the integration of resilience mitigation measures into all planning activities.
Conducts detailed plan reviews for projects within or near Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) to ensure compliance with the local flood damage prevention ordinance, zoning laws, and building codes.
Coordinate, manage, and document the Community Rating System (CRS) activities to maintain and improve the Town’s classification, which directly impacts flood insurance premium discounts for citizens.
Review and verify the accuracy of technical documents such as elevation certificates, floodproofing certifications, and V-zone certifications.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off: Holidays, Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Volunteer, Unpaid Personal Leave, and an Annual Personal Day.
Medical (All coverage is 100% paid by the Town)
Dental (All coverage is 100% paid by the Town)
Vision (All coverage is 100% paid by the Town)
Life (All coverage is 100% paid by the Town)
Short-Term Disability (All coverage is 100% paid by the Town)
Long-Term Disability (All coverage is 100% paid by the Town)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Additional Voluntary Life
Other Voluntary Supplemental Insurance through Aflac
Educational / Tuition Reimbursement
Retirement Benefits such as Florida Retirement System (FRS), 457b, and ROTH IRA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)