GENERAL SUMMARY
Performs complex professional planning and analytical work in support of the Development Services Director, including coordinating development and zoning activities, reviewing development plans and projects for compliance with applicable ordinances, preparing comments and recommendations, researching land use matters, and supporting administrative and planning functions. Work independently performing difficult projects and planning responsibilities without detailed instructions. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with established procedures. Reports to the Development Services Director.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (all duties may not be performed by all incumbents)
Research, analyze, and recommend amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, City of Edgewater Code of Ordinances and Land Development Code; prepare supporting data, policy analysis, and draft amendments for review.
Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives for improved policies and procedures for Planning & Zoning in order to enhance service delivery, citizen satisfaction, and efficiency.
Assist Director in formulating long term goals, objectives, ordinances, and guidelines related to growth management. Receive, review, and analyze development application. Progressively responsible work gathering, analyzing and presenting planning, environmental, and social-economic information used to develop public policy and/or to support the Comprehensive Planning Program.
Assist with the review of land use and development projects and coordination related to planning and development as assigned by the Development Services Director. Reviews major site plans, subdivisions, annexation, development agreements, code and zoning text amendments, large scale comprehensive plan amendments, and zoning change requests.
Assist Development Services Director with assembly of various reports, agendas, and council agenda request.
Provide technical guidance and collaborate with the Director, Associate Planner, Planning Technician, consultants, or other staff in Planning & Zoning related assignments.
Assist in the management of current planning, comprehensive planning, and capital improvement planning.
Provide accurate and timely information and guidance to the public and the development community regarding property use, development requirement, and review procedures to the public.
Assist the Director in interpreting and/or enforcement of applicable State Statutes, City’s ordinances, and practices as they relate to the development of land and responsibilities of the Development Services Department.
Coordinate review by City departments, consultants, agencies and advisory bodies related to the Planning & Zoning process.
Serve as Planning & Zoning Board Coordinator, including agendas, staff reports, public notices, meeting packets, and meeting records with the assistance from the Associate Planner and the Planning Technician staff.
May routinely, as assigned, represent the City on various technical boards and committees throughout the County relating to Planning & Zoning responsibilities.
Prepare, review and/or maintain various types of documents as required.
Utilize/operate and maintain various types of equipment required.
Foster positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.
May be required to return to work to assist with emergency management preparation, response and/or recovery activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required. A Master’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Regional Planning, or City Planning is preferred and can substitute up to one year of professional experience
Two (2) to five (5) years’ experiences in planning and land development, comprehensive planning, environmental regulations, capital improvement planning, transportation planning and economics
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred or the ability to obtain within three (3) years of hire
General experience in public speaking
Valid Florida driver’s license required
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities