PRINCIPAL SITE PLANNER

Join Palm Beach County's Planning, Zoning and Building Department as a Planning Division Principal Site Planner, and help guide the future growth of our community. Key Responsibilities: * Provide leadership and supervision to professional and technical personnel within the Planning Division. * Oversee project assignments and ensure high-quality performance and results. * Assist in administering the Planning Commission, an advisory board to the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners. * Apply planning principles and methodology in the formulation of various studies and projects. * Draft and review correspondence, staff reports, conditions of approval, ordinances, resolutions, and comprehensive plan policies. * Review and manage Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Atlas amendments, and develop recommendations. * Manage and perform research and data analysis of social, economic, and physical trends, and report results. * Review and develop presentations on planning topics for public hearings and community meetings. Qualifications: This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following: * A Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban/Regional Planning, Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geographic Information System (GIS), Archeology, Business/Public Administration, or closely related field; minimum of three (3) years of experience with a planning, zoning, or regulatory agency including two (2) years of supervisory experience. * A Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban/Regional Planning, Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geographic Information System (GIS), Archeology, Business/Public Administration, or closely related field; minimum of one (1) year of experience with a planning, zoning, or regulatory agency including two (2) years of supervisory experience * An unrelated Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban/Regional Planning, Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geographic Information System (GIS), Archeology, Business/Public Administration, or closely related field; minimum of five (5) years of experience with a planning, zoning, or regulatory agency including two (2) years of supervisory experience * An Associate's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban/Regional Planning, Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geographic Information System (GIS), Archeology, Business/Public Administration, or closely related field; minimum of five (5) years of experience with a planning, zoning, or regulatory agency including two (2) years of supervisory experience * Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of seven (7) years of experience with a planning, zoning, or regulatory agency including two (2) years of supervisory experience Preferred Qualifications: Preference for (must specify on application): * Experience presenting items to advisory boards and/or during public hearings. * Comprehensive Plan amendment experience. * American Planning Association AICP certification. Why work for Palm Beach County? Working for Palm Beach County means building a meaningful career while enjoying outstanding benefits: * Health, dental, life and disability insurance * Generous vacation and sick leave + 13 paid holidays annually * Participation in the Florida Retirement System - your choice of Pension or Investment Plans * Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Did you know that your student loans may be forgiven as a public employee? Your time worked as a public employee with Palm Beach County can assist you in having your student loans forgiven through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. * 457(b) deferred compensation program * Paid parental leave * Tuition reimbursement * Excellent work-life balance * And more! Must be able to lift 10 pounds.