Planner II

Job Title

Under the general guidance and leadership of the Director of Planning and Development Services, this is a professional and technical position with progressively responsible work of an advanced nature. Work may assist the senior-level Planning team with monitoring and overseeing specific projects. This position involves intermediate and advanced professional planning initiatives, including assigned research concerning land use and zoning cases and development review. Extensive public involvement, contact with public officials and coordination with internal departments and external agencies are necessary.

Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Serves as a contact for all division inquiries and customer service, providing general information to the public on zoning and other land development issues.
• Provides general information to the public on zoning and other land development issues.
• Assists the public in interpreting various land use codes, rules, maps and regulations; informs citizens, applicants and developers of required restrictions associated with the Land Development Code.
• Perform duties of the Unified Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan interpretation, clarification and explanation to internal and external customers and maintenance and understanding of records pertaining to planning projects.
• Research for preparation of and development of team member reports concerning development order, zoning and land use amendment requests.
• Reviews annexations, small-scale future land use amendments, future land use amendments, rezonings, variances, major developments, preliminary and final plats.
• Reviews beverage license and business tax receipt applications for consistency with local zoning ordinances.
• Assists senior staff with reviewing Planned Unit Developments (PUDs), Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code text amendments and other Planning Board applications.
• Reviews and processes zoning and permitted use verification letters, subdivision, lot split, lot combinations and lot reconfiguration letters as needed.
• Reviews minor and major subdivisions for consistency with local ordinances.
• Reviews commercial and residential and large-scale commercial Development Order applications and site plans to ensure conformance with planning and zoning ordinance requirements and restrictions.
• Reviews planning permits, sign, accessory, residential and small-scale commercial Development Order applications and site plans, permits to ensure conformance with planning and zoning ordinance requirements and restrictions.
• Reviews Development Order applications for consistency with the local Comprehensive Plan and Unified Land Development Code as assigned.
• Reviews Certificate of Acceptance applications for consistency with the local Comprehensive Plan and Unified Land Development Code as assigned.
• Assists senior-level staff with long-range planning studies and projects.
• Presents reports and other findings to staff, Planning Board and the City Commission as needed.
• Researches, prepares and maintains related records and prepares detailed reports.
• Assists planning staff with Planning Board and City Commission meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate knowledge of the methods, practices and techniques used in the professional planning field.
• Basic knowledge of Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with City team members, elected officials, various agencies and the general public.
• Strong ability to learn third-party software in an efficient and self-directed manner.
• Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to field conditions.
• Knowledge of effective Standard Business English writing techniques, including proper grammar, sentence structure and effective communication.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Ability to prepare documents and reports and present oral and written presentations to small groups.
• Strong abilities in providing solutions to problems or questions from team members.
• Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.
• Strong ability to multitask and work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
• Ability to meet firm deadlines and maintain a strong level of organization.
• Ability to present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in written, oral or graphic form.
• Ability to effectively meet internal and external deadlines.
• Knowledge of problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve vaguely defined practical problems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning or major coursework in government, law, engineering, design, economics, social science, geography, or statistics (Master's preferred).
• One (1) year of full-time professional experience in urban and regional planning preferred.
• Professional certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and experience with Florida's growth management laws preferred.
• One (1) year of experience with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasionally - Lift/Carry: 20+ lbs., Push/Pull: 25+ lbs., Crawl, Work at Heights, Traverse Uneven Terrain, Squat/Kneel, Climb

Frequently - Lift/Carry: 10-20 lbs., Push/Pull: 12-25 lbs. Reach above Shoulder and Reach Outward, Bend, Twist/Turn, Drive

Constantly - Lift/Carry: 10 lbs. or less, Push/Pull: 12lbs. or less, Fine Motor Skills, Stand, Walk, Sit, Type

Disclaimer

These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The City of Panama City is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative/Action Employer

Benefits

Panama City Offers a complete benefits package to all full time employees. Below is a list of the benefits offered by the City. For more detailed information about the benefits please reach out to the Human Resources Department.

• 12 Days of Paid Time Off
• 12 Days of Paid Sick leave– 6 may be used for family
• 12 Days of Paid Holidays
• Birthday Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Social Event Outings
• Employee Assistance Program

• Medical Benefits-Team Member (ZERO cost option available)
• Family Member Benefits available (City supplemented premium)
• Dental Benefits (Premium paid in FULL for Team Members)
• Orthodontic coverage for children (under 19)
• Vision Benefits
• Blood Drives (ADDITIONAL Paid Time Off for participation)
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Health Savings Account/ Medical FSA

• General Employee Retirement Pension Fund (10% of annual compensation)
• Access to Professional Financial Advisory Services
• City Paid Life Insurance and AD&D ($50,000)
• Additional Life and AD&D coverage available for employees, spouse, and Children
• Short-term Disability (Paid in FULL by City)
• Long-term Disability (Paid in FULL by City)
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Education Assistance Program/ Tuition Reimbursement
• Job Stability & Security