Urban Planner II

Urban Planner II The Urban Planner II 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 customer support to applicants and the general public. This position is a Management Category IV in the bargaining unit represented by the Federation of Public Employees and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees. Includes five (5) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $120/month. Responsibilities Provides information, guidance, and advice to applicants and the general public regarding land use, zoning, platting, development applications, and other planning matters. Receives, reviews, and processes development applications, including evaluation of site plans, subdivision plats, rezoning applications, right‑of‑way vacations, and other land‑development proposals; ensures conformity with the City’s development code, master plans, planning principles and the Comprehensive Plan. Performs research, field analysis, and investigation of land use, zoning patterns, and neighborhood characteristics; assists in the preparation of associated community outreach efforts, work products, and presentations. Conducts studies; develops maps, graphics, text and illustrative materials used in reports and presentations with applicable computer software. Assists with collecting, assembling, summarizing, and analyzing basic data involved in planning, such as land use, population, economic characteristics, historic preservation, land development, and other factors pertinent to master planning or a comprehensive planning program. Conducts field surveys to assess development project contexts; may perform analysis on housing, business, commercial, and industrial development to assist with studies and staff‑report analysis. Prepares written recommendations; writes memorandums; makes case presentations. Represents the Department in advisory capacity at neighborhood, city department, and outside agency meetings and boards, committees, and the City Commission. Performs related work as required. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning, architecture or a related field of study. Two (2) or more years of related experience. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job‑related field may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience or education. To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach a copy of military separation papers (DD‑214) and service‑connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida statutes. Preferred Qualifications American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification and/or registration as an Architect. Physical Standards The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time, but may walk or stand for brief periods of time, and may perform occasional outside work for site visits. The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug‑Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr