DER Planner

JOB
Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered. The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Planner in the Development and Environmental Review Section to support the Urban Planning Division.Benefits of Broward County EmploymentHigh Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.39 / Family $76.94Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 AnnuallyConsumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $78.64 / Family $273.13Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan457 Deferred Compensation employee matchEleven (11) paid holidays each yearVacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positionsTuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)Paid Parental Leave The Planner will be responsible for the preparation of written reports for County Commission consideration, and for the assessment of impact and concurrency fees based on the review of construction plans. This position requires exceptional customer service skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, computer skills and analytical ability.General DescriptionPerforms advanced professional planning work in the conduct of planning activities and operations.Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, GIS, geography or closely related field.Special Certifications and Licenses RequiredNone.PreferencesMasters degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, GIS, geography or closely related field.American Institute of Certified Planners certification(AICP)Project Management Professional (PMP)LEED CertificationGIS Professional CertificationCertified Urban Designer, Redevelopment CertificationsCrime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)1 years electronic permit review experience2 years project management experience relevant to area2 years GIS/POSSE Experience2 years database management and administration experience2 years research and analysis experience

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.Executes, develops, and implements planning work related to urban planning (comprehensive planning, demographics, and GIS (geographical information system)).Receives, routes and responds to plan review requests; responds to phone and e-mail inquiries related to comments provided; coordinates the review process; maintains databases and plan files; accepts plans on behalf of the agency.Responds to co-worker, contractors and citizen requests regarding plans, policies, standards, projects, and inspections.Writes technical staff reports for County Commission agenda items primarily related to plats, including analysis and recommendations, to ensure compliance with the Broward County Land Development Code.Conducts development review for the front counter/e-permits, assessing and collecting impact fees to ensure compliance with plat restrictions/conditions of approval.Serves as agency analyst regarding proposed land development legislation, coordinates with other agencies and works directly with lobbyists to support or oppose pending legislation based on impacts to the County.Receives, schedules and provides punch lists for pavement marking and signs, school flashers, signals and communications inspections; determines if the project is ready to be accepted by the agency for maintenance and signs-off on inspections.Manages projects in the unincorporated neighborhoods; develops policies, goals and programs for the unincorporated areas of Broward County.Attends central County Home Owner Association meetings; manages the Central County Community Redevelopment Agency website; prepares Central County Community Advisory Board meeting packages consisting of meeting agenda and backup material.Prepares and submits all airport airspace studies and categorical exclusions for on airport projects; plans and develops aircraft gate parking at the contact gates and apron layouts for the overnight aircraft which includes numerous planning studies; assists in the development and creation of the airport layout plan which includes tracking on airport projects as well as off airport projects for airspace impacts.Assists in general management of section operations; creates and maintains GIS datasets; provides GIS products and analysis for decision making; collects, manipulates and analyzes demographic data; provides assistance and information related to demographics to the general public and other governmental agencies.Implements and administrates comprehensive planning functions in compliance with state statute requirements.Reviews sources of information, current literature and recent developments regarding urban planning and provide recommendations to project leaders.Performs related work as assigned.

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