Planner II – City of Fort Walton Beach

Planner II – City of Fort Walton Beach 

Pay Grade: 111

FLSA Status:  Exempt 

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting in all phases of planning operations and grant administration. The employee is under the general supervision of the Development Services Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in development of elements of the City Comprehensive Plan (i.e., transportation, land use, housing, infrastructure, capital improvements, conservation and natural resources).
• Prepares studies, reports, and other material for the various, boards/committees, and citizen groups.
• Assists in the preparation of transportation and economic development and redevelopment policies and strategies.
• Responds to public inquiries both orally and in writing concerning planning activities.
• Acts as a liaison between community groups and government agencies in developing and implementing community redevelopment projects.
• Assists in the review and approval of proposed developments.
• Establishes and maintains a comprehensive tracking system for all current and proposed grants and projects to ensure access, regulatory compliance and review. Prepares and completes reporting requirements for grants.
• Speaks with citizens and local/prospective businesses regarding community redevelopment opportunities and regulations.
• Performs a variety of research work relating to community redevelopment.
• Assists in the maintenance and updates of various plans such as but not limited to the Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code and the Community Redevelopment Area Plan.
• Assists with the development and management of the Annual Community Redevelopment Area budget; including coordinating small and large-scale purchases and contracts and monitoring the operation and performance of projects and programs.
• Coordinates grant and incentive programs.
• Attends public meetings of various boards, commissions, and committees; creates and presents reports on assigned projects and activities.
• Coordinates project and program activities with government regulatory or other government agencies.
• Coordinates with other government and non-profit agencies regarding regional and local redevelopment planning efforts.
• Assist citizens City-wide with all temporary business/special event inquiries; including the review and processing of all associated applications.
• Coordinates the scheduling of downtown overhead banner installation; includes coordination with citizens and other government agencies for review and processing.
• Attends professional development workshops and conferences to keep informed of trends and developments in the field of community redevelopment planning.
• Conducts field evaluations, surveys, and technical research to prepare studies and statistical reports and recommendations for redevelopment projects and programs.
• Assists with the implementation of the Community Rating System (CRS) program.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Economic Development, or a related field from an accredited four year college or university; and two (2) years’ experience in a related field or position. Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver’s license.

Please visit www.fwb.org/jobs for more information and to apply!