Job Description
Planner I
Job Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Pay Range: Starting from $20.00 per hour, based on knowledge, skills, abilities, and prior experience.
Schedule: Typically, 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday with a flexible schedule that may require attendance at evening City Council meetings and other functions.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Group Life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Florida Retirement System
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee assistance program
General Description of Duties
The Planner I position is a professional and technical position responsible for performing a variety of work assignments in current and long-range planning. This role is a key point of contact for developers and the public, reviewing development applications and advising on matters related to the City's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. The Planner I position reports to either the Deputy Planning Director or the Planning Director.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility. This list is not exhaustive, and management reserves the right to assign additional duties as needed.
- Development Review & Application Processing:
- Conduct reviews of site plans and process various development applications.
- Perform Subdivision Plat reviews.
- Act as a Notary Public for City business and citizen needs.
- Public & Interdepartmental Relations:
- Meet with developers, citizens, and other entities to discuss planning matters.
- Advise the public on land use questions related to the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Code.
- Prepare materials and make presentations to various boards or committees.
- Assist boards and committees as required.
- Research & Special Projects:
- Handle special projects as assigned by the Senior Planner and Planning Director.
- Interpret complex and detailed technical data, including maps, surveys, and legal descriptions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: A bachelor’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning, Social Science, Political Science, Project Management, or another related field is required. An equivalent combination of training and experience will also be considered.
- Experience: One year of local government experience is required.
- Certifications & Licenses:
- Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License in good standing.
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is preferred.
- A current and valid Notary Public certification is desired.
- Screening: Must voluntarily submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
- Relocation: Must be able to relocate to Freeport, FL 32439, before the start of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Technical & Legal Expertise:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of comprehensive planning according to federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
- General knowledge of City codes and regulations pertaining to planning, zoning, and community development.
- Ability to read maps, land use surveys, legal descriptions, aerial photography, and site plans.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and apply concepts like fractions and percentages to practical situations.
- Knowledge of computers, including word processors and spreadsheet applications.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills:
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and boards.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government officials, and the public.
Organizational & Problem-Solving:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work cooperatively in a team environment.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
The physical demands for this position are a mix of sedentary office work and occasional fieldwork. The employee will frequently be required to talk, hear, stand, walk, climb, and sit. The job may occasionally require the use of hands to handle or feel objects, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment is typically an office with a moderate noise level, with occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Applying for the Position
For an application, please visit our website: www.freeportflorida.gov.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Freeport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value diversity at all levels of our organization and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We encourage all interested and qualified individuals to apply for this position.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Will you voluntarily submit to a pre-employment Drug Screening?
Work Location: In person
