Principal Planner - GIS

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JOB SUMMARY
Cross Reporting to the Chief Building Official and Manager of Planning, the Principal Planner specializes in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), leading a team of professionals and supporting the Department of Development Services. The incumbent will focus on ensuring the effective utilization of planning and development data, records management, geospatial analysis, and statistical methods in guiding land use decisions and long-term development strategies.  The employee also supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate planners and other technical employees engaged
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects, compiles, tabulate and analyze data and factual materials fundamental to a comprehensive planning program.
• Supervises and mentors a team of professionals in utilizing GIS and statistical methods to analyze demographic trends and forecast population growth, informing long-term growth policies.
• Oversees the management of databases and complex data sets essential for GIS analysis, development and growth management initiatives.
• Prepares and reports development activity to internal and external stakeholders, utilizing GIS and data visualization to illustrate trends and support strategic decision-making.
• Consults with stakeholders including internal departments, developers, consultants, and governmental agencies to integrate GIS-based insights into planning, building and develop processes.
• Delivers written and oral reports to City Commission, Boards, and the public, utilizing GIS visualizations to enhance presentations.
• Provides support to junior staff in utilizing GIS tools and methodologies for growth management initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements, technological interventions, and policy changes, utilizing GIS data to drive efficiency within the department.
• Responds to inquiries from the public, to provide accurate and informative responses.
• Develops and implements strategies for managing growth and development, utilizing GIS-based predictive modeling and analysis.
• Consults with stakeholders such as: Internal city departments, developers, planning consultants, property owners, legal counsel, the public, the State, and other agencies in these reviews. Administers and coordinates the activities of subordinate personnel engaged in current and long-range planning.  
• Represents and defends the planning opinions and interests on Quasi-Judicial items and other tribunals.
• Coordinates and conducts public engagement initiatives to actively involve community members in the planning process for planning projects. 
• Organizes and facilitates public meetings, workshops, and outreach events to gather input, share information, and address community concerns regarding planning initiatives.
• Develops and implements strategies for managing growth and development within the city.
• Responds to email, telephone, or in-person inquiries; greets the public, development industry, and city officials; handles citizen complaints; disseminates information on planning, zoning, and development regulations; provides information on departmental services and functions.
• Attends City Commission, Planning and Development Board, and Historic Preservation Board meetings and makes presentations on specific projects and studies.  This work includes the preparation of memorandums, resolutions, ordinances and related back-up materials.
• Represents the City at various regional and county land use and transportation planning technical committees.
• Assists the Planning Manager in planning, organizing, assigning, directing, and reviewing the activities of professional, technical, and clerical in the Planning and Urban Design Division.
• Assists with the preparation and implementation of the division's budget and makes procedural and operational recommendations to the Planning Manager.
• Represents the City at various regional and county land use and transportation planning technical committees.
• Interacts and works with county, regional, state, special districts, chamber of commerce, civic associations, and other private organizations.
• Participates in and recommends hiring, discipline, and promotions. Ensures high productivity and high morale through team building and modern management techniques.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or closely related field
• Six (6) years of comprehensive planning experience, managing geospatial databases and information systems.

Preferred:
- Master's Degree
- Eight (8) years of planning and/or geographic information systems experience.

• AICP certification
• Certified GIS Professional through the GIS Certification Institute

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

• AICP certification preferred
• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance 
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of comprehensive, urban, and environmental planning and zoning. 
• Considerable knowledge of the laws, ordinances, and codes relating to land use plans and development regulations. 
• Knowledge of “Green” building concepts and techniques.
• Knowledge of economics, public finance and sociology as it applies to urban planning.
• Ability to work with city, county, state, and federal agencies in implementing plans relating to planning, streetscapes, landscaping, and urban design.
• Ability to supervise, oversee and evaluate the work of subordinate personnel.
• Ability to prepare, evaluate and present oral and written reports based on research and special studies.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, graphically, orally and in writing. 
• Ability to read and understand plats, maps, architectural drawings, and similar relevant documents.
• Knowledge of software packages such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Suites, GIS, and the techniques of preparing maps and charts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, managers, administration, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak, and be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May require fingering: picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:       
Work is performed primarily in an office environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.
 
Examination: Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and/or other job related examinations.
 
You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed.
 
Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts.
 
Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be canceled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number.
 
Special Accommodation and Communication Needs: The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination.
 
Veteran's Preference:   The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible.  Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.
 
EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES:  The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees.   Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:
  

• The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
• The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
• The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.
 
All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).  
 
The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.