Forecast Planner jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Starting placement will generally not exceed 15% of the advertised initial salary range and is based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
This position is a professional entry-level land use planning position responsible for review of building permits, site and development plans, sign permits and other development applications for compliance with the Leon County Land Development Code (LDR).  The work involves ensuring the vitality of the community, both natural and built environments, by promoting awareness and compliance with adopted LDRs and policies.  Duties generally includes research, review of development applications for completeness, preparation of comprehensive staff reports and presentation of information/reports to citizen committees, approval bodies and the public.  The position may also include assisting senior staff with special projects.  The position  frequently interacts with the public and requires exceptional customer service skills. The position also works with the Addressing Coordinator to review and assign addresses and/or street names.
 
NOTE:  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  The Job Description Questionnaire (JDQ) reflects a more detailed description of the position. Neither the   job description nor the JDQ constitutes an employment agreement.  Both are subject to change as the needs of the County and requirements of the job change.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs permit review and research.  Interviews applicants to ensure project will comply with the applicable development regulations.  Reviews building permits, sign permits and temporary permits for completeness and compliance with the LDR.    

Performs site and development plan review.  Review of development applications for compliance with the applicable LDR provisions.  Serves as project coordinator with internal and external divisions/departments and ensures proper notification of public meetings.  Prepares and presents reports to approval bodies and prepares documents for final approval.

Acts as a service advisor.  Serves as the division customer service liaison on a rotating basis.  Responsible for responding to customer phone calls and correspondence as well as meeting with walk-in customers.  Duties will include research of LDR and Comprehensive Plan requirements as well as coordination with internal/external departments to address customer inquiries.

The position will assist senior staff and management with other related duties such as, but not limited to, Board of Adjustment and Appeals, review and research of new ordinances, assisting in code enforcement issues and other special projects requested by the Division Director.
 
Assist the Addressing Coordinator with the assignment of addresses using the County's Accela and Addresser software.  Answer customer and staff questions regarding address assignments.  Assist in the preparation of official notification of new address assignments.  Conduct field verification of address and/or street name assignments.

OTHER IMPORTANT OR MARGINAL DUTIES
Performs special projects and duties. This position will assist senior staff and management with other related duties such as, but not limited to, Board of Adjustment and Appeals, review and research of new ordinances, assisting in code enforcement issues and other special projects requested by the Division Director.
 
DIFFICULTY 
Work tasks involve the independent application of various County codes and policies and advising customers on possible courses of action.  Employee assigned to class must work multiple projects with overlapping sequences of required tasks.  New procedures are implemented weekly.  Employee must determine possible solutions to customers' land development problems.  Employee must develop reasonable, supportable, and consistent interpretation of regulations, policies and procedures to meet the needs of customers.


All Leon County employees (regular full-time and part-time, OPS, and PRN) are required to work before, during and after a Declared Local State of Emergency (DLSOE). Participation is considered a condition of employment.

 
RESPONSIBILITY:
Supervision Received
Duties are generally defined and require significant independent judgment in reviewing building permits for zoning compliance; review of site plans for compliance with established zoning and comprehensive plan goals and regulations.
 
Supervision of Others
None.
 
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMER CONTACT Employee has regular and frequent contact with all types of people within and outside the organization. The purpose of the contact may include, but is not limited to answering questions, providing research, coordinating project reviews and approvals, discussing land development code interpretations, and requesting legal interpretations of County codes, policies, procedures, and forms.
 
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS USED
Personal computer, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Windows, and specialized software such as GIS, DigEPlan, Accela are the equipment that may be used.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
Work is performed mainly indoors, usually seated in a chair at a desk. Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Land use planning and zoning-related experience. Site and development plan review experience. General knowledge of typical local land development codes and comprehensive plans. Customer service experience.  GIS experience preferred.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Urban or Environmental Planning, Geography, Landscape Architecture, or a related field, and one year of urban and regional planning experience.
 
Necessary Special Requirements:
Must have a valid State of Florida Class "E" Operator's License and have a favorable driving record.
 
American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) Certification is preferred.
 
Selection Guidelines:
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check, and drug testing.
 
FLSA STATUS:    Exempt. This is independent and highly responsible professional work evaluating land use proposals for compliance with zoning, site plan and subdivision regulations and other land development regulations.