Planner II

The Position

Looking for a collaborative and innovative work environment. Search no further. The City of Hollywood is hiring for a key vital role in our Planning & Urban Design Division. The Planner II performs advanced professional planning work involving development review, project management, and public engagement in a fast-paced municipal environment. The ideal candidate will possess several years of planning experience, demonstrated expertise in development review and zoning analysis, and the ability to effectively present complex projects before advisory boards, elected officials, and the public. This position requires strong organizational skills, sound professional judgment, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while providing exceptional customer service.

Starting Salary For Position Is $69,629.25 - $80,000 Annually Dependent On Qualifications Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don't Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let's Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply Now!

Job Summary

This is responsible work in urban planning and management. The Planner II is an intermediate level staff, responsible for project managing planning applications, reviewing, circulating, and providing Planning opinions on development proposals and land use studies with respect to City requirements in conformity with the City and County Comprehensive Plans and relevant State Statutes. Planner II's assist in various aspects of the planning process, supporting the development and implementation of planning initiatives and projects in accordance with city regulations and comprehensive plans. An employee in this class is responsible for the study and presentation of data fundamental to a comprehensive municipal planning program. Work involves individual or team participation in the development of major planning reports. Functional supervision is received from an administrative superior through consultation and review of completed work.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Review, and circulate applications, prepare and coordinate comments with respect to City requirements, conformity to the Zoning and Land Development Regulations, City and County Comprehensive Plan and state interests on complex development applications including Comprehensive Plan amendments, re-zonings, site plans.

Consult with stakeholders such as: Internal city departments, developers, planning consultants, property owners, legal counsel, the public, the State, and other agencies in these reviews.

Collects, compiles, tabulates and analyzes data and factual materials fundamental to a comprehensive planning program.

Assists in the formulation and administration of the City's Comprehensive Plan, City- Master Plans, and Land Development Regulations.

Conducts planning and zoning studies.

Prepares planning and zoning reports for municipal administration, external agencies, committees, boards, and the City Commission.

Reviews site and permit plans for compliance with all applicable regulations.

Disseminates information to the public on planning, zoning and development regulations; makes interpretative decisions regarding zoning and development regulations.

Creates and process zoning verification letters.

Responds to email, telephone, or in-person inquiries; greets the general public, and development industry; disseminates information on planning, zoning and development regulations; and provides information on departmental services and functions.

Aids in the preparation and coordination of various elements of the Development Review Process.

Respond to general inquiries and provide effective and informative customer service.

Develop and implement strategies for managing growth and development within the city.

Coordinate and conduct public engagement initiatives to actively involve community members in the planning process for planning projects.

Supervises technical personnel in the gathering of raw data for use in various land-use studies.

Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.

Must maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.

Performing other duties as required.

The Requirements

Education/Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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 the essential functions.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or closely related field.
• Two (2) years responsible planning experience. Experience must include participation in a range of planning and zoning studies and implementation programs.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in planning, or closely related field.
• Four (4) years of comprehensive planning, current planning, urban design or landscape architecture experience.

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Driver's License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted principles and practices of urban planning and zoning.
• Knowledge of modern research techniques and statistical methods.
• Knowledge of the applicability of local and regional zoning laws and regulations.
• Ability to understand, interpret and explain land use laws and regulations.
• Ability to complete projects within assigned time periods.
• Knowledge of economics, public finance and sociology as it applies to urban planning.
• Some knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, graphically, orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of software packages such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Suites, GIS, and the techniques of preparing maps and charts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, managers, administrators, and the general public.

Physical Demands:

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak and be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May require the use of fingers or hands to manipulate objects such as picking, gripping, or pressing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

The Examination

Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.

Examination: Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and/or other job related examinations. You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed. Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance