Join Palm Beach County’s Planning, Zoning and Building Department as a Planning Division Principal Site Planner, and help guide the future growth of our community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and supervision to professional and technical personnel within the Planning Division.
- Oversee project assignments and ensure high-quality performance and results.
- Assist in administering the Planning Commission, an advisory board to the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners.
- Apply planning principles and methodology in the formulation of various studies and projects.
- Draft and review correspondence, staff reports, conditions of approval, ordinances, resolutions, and comprehensive plan policies.
- Review and manage Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Atlas amendments, and develop recommendations.
- Manage and perform research and data analysis of social, economic, and physical trends, and report results.
- Review and develop presentations on planning topics for public hearings and community meetings.
Qualifications:
This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:
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A Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban/Regional Planning, Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geographic Information System (GIS), Archeology, Business/Public Administration, or closely related field; minimum of three (3) years of experience with a planning, zoning, or regulatory agency including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
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A Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban/Regional Planning, Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geographic Information System (GIS), Archeology, Business/Public Administration, or closely related field; minimum of one (1) year of experience with a planning, zoning, or regulatory agency including two (2) years of supervisory experience
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An unrelated Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban/Regional Planning, Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geographic Information System (GIS), Archeology, Business/Public Administration, or closely related field; minimum of five (5) years of experience with a planning, zoning, or regulatory agency including two (2) years of supervisory experience
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An Associate’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban/Regional Planning, Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geographic Information System (GIS), Archeology, Business/Public Administration, or closely related field; minimum of five (5) years of experience with a planning, zoning, or regulatory agency including two (2) years of supervisory experience
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Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of seven (7) years of experience with a planning, zoning, or regulatory agency including two (2) years of supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference for (must specify on application):
- Experience presenting items to advisory boards and/or during public hearings.
- Comprehensive Plan amendment experience.
- American Planning Association AICP certification.
Why work for Palm Beach County?
Working for Palm Beach County means building a meaningful career while enjoying outstanding benefits:
Health, dental, life and disability insurance- Generous vacation and sick leave + 13 paid holidays annually
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System – your choice of Pension or Investment Plans
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Did you know that your student loans may be forgiven as a public employee? Your time worked as a public employee with Palm Beach County can assist you in having your student loans forgiven through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
- 457(b) deferred compensation program
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Excellent work-life balance
- And more!
