Planner I/II or III

Job Title: Planner I (Urban Design) - Community Planning & Placemaking Section

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community.

The Orange County Planning Division is currently seeking a Planner to join our Community Planning & Placemaking Section. This Section consists of a team of innovative professionals who manage a variety of projects that support the county's goal for targeted growth and quality redevelopment. For this position, we are seeking an individual with an educational background and/or professional experience in urban design and planning, architecture, or landscape architecture, to help us develop creative and innovative solutions for complex urban problems. In addition, this individual would work closely with our Research & Economic Development Section by implementing best practice approaches, facilitating interdepartmental team meetings, and coordinating work program assignments that support efforts to reorganize the County's Comprehensive Plan and to create "Orange Code", our new form-based land development regulations.

All work is performed with independence under the direction of the Chief Planner and is evaluated on a regular basis through observations, on-on-one coordination meetings, and levels of productivity. Potential candidates should be extremely organized, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and be capable of thriving in a high-pressured environment.

Representative Duties

Planner I (Urban Design) - Community Planning & Placemaking Section

• Assists other planners with work products related to major work elements
• Reviews proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan and Code, and assists other section members with the facilitation of interdepartmental meetings
• Participates in meetings with stakeholders, special interest groups, homeowner associations, developers, and the general public
• Assists other planners with the preparation of documents and supporting materials for public meetings, including but not limited to maps, diagrams, handouts, agendas, and PowerPoint presentations
• Provides excellent customer service to citizens, public officials, and development community representatives regarding land use and zoning-related matters, development/redevelopment potential, and other administrative procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Planner I (Urban Design) – Community Planning & Placemaking Section

Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Urban Design, Planning, Architecture, or closely related field of study; or graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Urban Design, Planning, Architecture or closely related field and one (1) year of planning experience. Based on area of assignment, may be required to demonstrate strong writing, presentation meeting facilitation, computer, and analytical skills.