Town Planner

Department: Administration Supervises: None Position Reports To: Town Commission & Town Manager Sworn: No EEO Class Code: Professional Union Status: NB FLSA Code: Exempt Job Specifications NATURE OF WORK Performs professional planning duties in connection with the interpretation and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations and the other codes as they relate to the land use of planning and zoning. The Town Planner acts in an administrative and professional capacity in order to promote a balanced, favorable, and sound economic use of land for the Town of Pembroke Park. ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS Provides long‑range‑term planning services through assessment of the town’s comprehensive plan. Provides short‑term planning and zoning services. Assists applicants, residents and interested stakeholders throughout the development review process. Assists the GIS professional prepare maps, exhibits and other presentation materials for the presentations to the town council, neighborhood groups, and the other civic or business organizations. Responds to inquiries from the public regarding planning and zoning activities. Assists in the re‑writing and preparations of amendments and the updates to the elements of the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use, and Land Development Regulations. Conducts research and analysis related to physical, social, and economic issues, prepares statistical data on the land use, physical, social, and economic issues. Prepare technical studies and reports, as necessary. Performs review for permits and conducts inspections, as necessary. Reviews all Certificate of Use applications for compliance with the Town code. Reviews repainting permit applications Generates notice of non‑compliance with zoning codes and/or development plans. Performs research and analysis study reports as requested by the commission. Attends regular monthly workshops and monthly commission meetings. Attends regional planning council meetings and other meetings, as necessary. Chairs the Town Design Review Committee (DRC). Processes and reviews all variances, exceptions, and site plan reviews. Participates in the field surveys to secure a variety of planning data such as land use population density transportation, housing, and environmental assessment. Works with the Planning and Zoning board and any other committees on matters pertaining to land use and represents the Town on regional planning issues. Reviews, develops, and integrates hurricane preparedness and hazard mitigation strategies into the community’s comprehensive plan, zoning ordinances, and design guidelines. Conducts and updates vulnerability assessments and risk analyses to understand potential impacts from hurricanes and sea level rise. Emphasizes proactive preparation, long‑term recovery strategies, and the integration of resilience mitigation measures into all planning activities. Conducts detailed plan reviews for projects within or near Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) to ensure compliance with the local flood damage prevention ordinance, zoning laws, and building codes. Coordinate, manage, and document the Community Rating System (CRS) activities to maintain and improve the Town’s classification, which directly impacts flood insurance premium discounts for citizens. Review and verify the accuracy of technical documents such as elevation certificates, floodproofing certifications, and V‑zone certifications. Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Computer literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or similar word Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of modern urban and environmental planning processing systems and database management is a plus. Principles and practices of comprehensive planning and zoning. Methods and techniques of construction. Conducting studies, collecting, and analyzes data for use in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Working with GIS system and performs data analysis. Directing and performing analysis of data and the preparation of various planning documents. Effectively facilitating the flow of information, ideas, and innovative practices. Analyze, evaluate planning and zoning problems, and recommend solutions. Perform zoning inspections. Manage multiple grants, projects and oversee the work of others. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, governmental officials, representatives of private agencies, community groups and the public. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Five (5) years of professional planning and/or zoning experience in the public sector. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. An active Driver License. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS Master’s degree in Urban Planning or other closely related field. AICP certification. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential duties and functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to stand, sit, see, speak, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, or other electronic device. Occasional light to moderate lifting of office products and supplies may be required. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential duties and functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Moderate noise (business office with computers, telephones, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and light traffic). Work within a confined area. Ability to work in a computer station for an extended period. The physical environment requires the employee to work inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. May be requested to work overtime and weekends for special town events, activities, projects meetings and emergencies. The Town of Pembroke Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr