PLANNING TECHNICIAN

Job Title

This is an entry level technical and paraprofessional work in different divisions of the Planning Department.

Job Description

This position involves the application of basic research, statistical, administrative, and organizational skills and the preparation of reports, maps, legislation, and other graphics. An employee in this position is responsible for preparing various planning studies and supporting statistical summaries, drafts of recommendations, completing legislation, finalizing documents, and reports to assist Planners, administrative staff, or designee. This position will work with all of the divisions within the Department. Work is subject to careful technical review both while in progress and upon completion by Planners, and/or administrative staff, City officials, or designee. Performs duties of limited complexity independently.

Essential Functions

Participates in researching various plan studies and provides technical assistance; prepares drafts of recommendations and reports for review by Planners or designee. Updates, organizes, retrieves, creates, prepares, and maintains maps, charts, tables, and other documents. Researches, interprets, and analyzes statistical information for the Department. Creates and maintains databases and/or spreadsheets to track the various programs for compliance. Tracks amendments, legislation, covenants, permits, and conditions of approval to ensure compliance with such approvals. Assists in the processing of permits and applications, including receipt of fee payments, tracking, and routing of plans and other materials. Provides technical assistance and information to staff and the public in the administration of specific planning programs, areas, or ordinances. Processes address change requests. May be assigned to any division within the Planning Department and participates in a variety of projects as needed. Performs related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

A minimum of 60 college credits and one (1) year private or public sector planning experience. OR Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of the required experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintained valid throughout employment. SPECIAL NOTE: Employees in this classification may be required to work various shifts, to include nights, holidays, and weekends.

Documentation Requirements

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation. ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF: 1. Proof of education in the form of a 60 college credits or associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts. 2. Copy of valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) is required at time of appointment and must be maintained valid throughout employment. Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies: Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by: An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR A recognized Professional Organization For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the Florida Department of Education . It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified. Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility. Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application. FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference. Form VP1: VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE Form VP2: CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION Form VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE Selection Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview: A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D. C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission D. Properly executed valid lease agreement E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process. Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others. OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE