Assistant Planner Or Associate Planner

Description

The City of Coral Springs is seeking an Assistant or Associate Planner. The position and salary offered will depend on level of experience as detailed in the position descriptions below.
The Associate Planner position is distinguished from that of Assistant Planner by the degree of accountability of the work, greater latitude in exercise of independent judgment concerning assigned duties, and the ability to function with a higher degree of independence.
Under the direction of the Planning Manager, the purpose of this position is to interpret and enforce land use regulations, codes and ordinances for the planning and development of the City. Employees in this classification perform at a professional level, and are responsible for conducting studies and collecting and analyzing data for application to the City's comprehensive plan. Objective is to preserve and enhance the quality of development through practical application of the Land Development Code and all applicable established zoning regulations.
Assistant Planner

Examples of Duties

• Implements the City planning and zoning process through project management of land use approvals and zoning exceptions, and Land Development Code amendments.
• Participates and administers various planning and development programs and committees, e.g., Development Review Committee, Architectural Review Committee.
• Reviews and evaluates applications for development including but not limited to building permits, DRC (Development Review Committee) plans, changes of land use, code amendments/rezoning, commercial, industrial, multi-family and single family residential development.
• Provides assistance to the general public in interpreting planning procedures for compliance with City codes, regulations and ordinances, including preparation of Zoning Verification and letters in response to public requests.
• Researches and provides residents and the business community with explicit technical information of requirements involving planning, zoning, land use and development approval processes.
• Participates in studies relative to the preparation and updating of subdivision regulations, zoning ordinances, land use, community facilities, housing, park and recreation as directed.
• Prepares and presents reports to various advisory boards and other local, state and federal governmental agencies for special planning and development requests.
• Enforces compliance with all applicable laws, codes and regulations and the City's Land Development Code.
• Receives and verifies accuracy of all documents and forms required for Business Tax Receipt applications; provides land use approval for Business Tax Receipts.
• Conducts field/construction site inspections to determine compliance with all applicable codes, zoning regulations and ordinances.
• Produces various maps, determines property notification, photos and drawings for Planning and Zoning projects and meetings.

Typical Qualifications

Assistant Planner
Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or related field. One (1) year of responsible experience in planning and zoning with knowledge of South Florida landscaping practices preferred but not required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Associate Planner
Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or related field. Two (2) years of responsible experience in planning and zoning work, knowledge of South Florida landscaping practices preferred but not required; GIS experience preferred but not required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Supplemental Information

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving.