Urban Planner III

City of Fort Lauderdale•Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Development Services Department's Urban Design and Planning Division seeks an Urban Planner III to join their team. The Urban Planner III assists in current and long-range urban planning efforts, including land development review and analysis and planning studies in support of new and updated programs and regulations, and may serve as a project lead. This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees. This is a Management Category III position which includes six (6) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $250/month.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, architecture, or closely related area of study
Three (3) years of related experience in urban planning, historic preservation, urban design, community development or in an area which included broad range planning, program planning and policy development
Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education
To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues.

Nice To Haves

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification and/or registration as an Architect.

Responsibilities

Provides information, guidance, and advice to applicants and the general public in response to inquiries regarding land use, zoning, platting, development applications, and other planning matters
Receives, reviews for completion, and processes development applications including evaluation of site plans, subdivision plats, rezoning applications, right-of-way vacations and other land development proposals; ensures applications conform with the City's development code, master plans, planning principles and the Comprehensive Plan
May serve as team lead of assigned project staff; delegate and review work assignments and provide input on performance evaluations
Consults with developers, architects, engineers, and outside agencies to address development questions and provide feedback regarding development compliance with zoning regulations and planning principles
Conducts studies; develops various maps, graphics, text and illustrative materials used in reports and presentations with the aid of applicable computer software applications
Collects, assembles, summarizes, and analyzes data involved in planning, such as land use, population, economic characteristics, historic preservation, land development, and other factors pertinent to a master planning or comprehensive planning program
Conducts field surveys to assess context of development projects, may perform analysis on housing, business, commercial, and industrial development
May assist in the preparation and administration of budget needs
Prepares written recommendations; writes memorandums; makes presentations
Represents the Department in an advisory capacity at neighborhood, city departments and outside agency meetings and meetings of boards, committees and the City Commission
May be required to attend meetings in the evening when needed
Performs related work as required