Job Title: Planner
Department: Planning Division, Community Development Department
Reports To: Community Development Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: 9

SUMMARY: Assists and coordinates with the Planning Division staff regarding the review of development related applications, ordinance amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code and Code of Ordinances, and processes Board of Adjustment (BOA) applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following essential duties and responsibilities are not be construed as an exclusive and/or all-inclusive listing of skills and abilities required in the performance of the job; management may delegate other responsibilities as required.

  •   Confers with Developers, Engineers, Architects, Landscape Architects, Surveyors, and members of the public on applications related to the Planning Division.
  •   Attends and/or provides staffing support as necessary for the following types of public meetings: City Council, Local Planning Agency (LPA), Board of Adjustment (BOA), Town Center Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Advisory Committee, and the Harbor Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Advisory Committees.
  •   Reviews Minor Development Orders, Minor Subdivision applications, Minor Deviations to a Development Order, Simple Deviations to a Development Order, Minor Replats, and Lot Split applications.
  •   Performs inspections of ongoing construction work to ensure compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code (LDC) prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion.
  •   Point of contact for walk-ins and phone calls regarding technical planning issues/questions.
  •   Point of contact for the review and approval of all building and sign permit applications.
  •   Reviews Business Tax Receipt applications for Land Development Code (LDC) compliance.
  •   Point of contact for preparing the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) approval letter for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
  •   Reviews and processes variances, conditional uses, exceptions, and administrative appeal applications.
  •   Evaluates, prepares, and processes amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code (LDC), and Code of Ordinances in a manner consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
  •   Assists with the addressing system, including maintenance of revisions and issuing new addresses.
  •   Assists in the Comprehensive Plan annual reports and research.
  •   Assists in departmental research and technical report preparation.
  •   Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
  •   Must demonstrate commitment to Team Destin and our mission, vision, values, and goals.
  •   Contributes to the development and accomplishments of the Planning Division and Community Development Home Team.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision of other City employees is not required of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Minimum of four (4) years experience in municipal urban planning/land development OR a Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of experience in municipal urban planning/land development OR a Master’s Degree in a related field and one (1) year of experience in municipal urban planning/land development. Previous experience with development reviews and Board of Adjustment applications is desirable. Knowledge of current land development practices, zoning and subdivision principles, site plan review, GIS, and environmental planning (FEMA – National Flood Insurance Program) is desirable. The following skills are required: strong written, oral, and presentation; analytical reasoning; excellent organization; computer, and strong interpersonal skills.

MINIMUM STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The individual must be physically able to operate a variety of essential job related machines and office equipment and must be able to move or carry essential job related objects or materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

This position requires working at a desk in an office environment and performing occasional onsite planning related inspections at job sites, including open lots and buildings under construction, which may involve traversing rough terrain. This position requires mobility in and out of a vehicle routinely. On an occasional basis, the employee may be exposed to working outdoors and occasionally in hot, cold, or inclement weather; working in hazardous conditions (projects under construction); using tools requiring a high degree of dexterity; lifting objects which may sometimes be over 25 pounds; and intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, or crouching.

DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, compositional, or identifiable characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to communicate with people to convey or exchange professional information. This position is multi-tasked and requires the ability to perform under maximum stress when confronted with short deadlines, heavy workloads, conflicting interests, and high customer demand.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of professional, technical, and administrative documentation, directions, instructions, methods, and procedures. This position is required to produce reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, and the ability to communicate with and/or in front of others using correct English.

INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand subject matter principles and techniques; make independent judgments in absence of supervision within the scope of respective job duties and tasks; acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE: May require the ability to utilize and interpret mathematical formulas; add and subtract, multiply and divide totals; determine percentages; determine time and weight.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: May require the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.

MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to utilize job related equipment in the course of accomplishing job duties and tasks associated with respective primary duties.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to interact with people (i.e. staff, supervisors, general public, and elected officials) beyond giving and receiving instructions to include tactfully mediating conflicts and achieving positive results. This position is multi-tasked and requires the ability to perform under maximum stress when confronted with short deadlines, heavy workloads, conflicting interests, and high customer demand.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT:

Continuing Education (seminars, job-related coursework at post-secondary institutions, continuing education credits/CEU’s)
Professional planning certifications
Training (either as participant or trainer)
Involvement in relevant professional and/or technical associations and organizations Serving as a representative on City Committees
Volunteering to take responsibility for special projects, cross training

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