What are the responsibilities and job description for the CITY PLANNER position at City of Opa Locka?
CITY PLANNER
Nature of Work:
Develops comprehensive plans and programs for utilization of land and physical facilities of cities,
counties, and metropolitan areas by performing the following essential duties. Prepares staff reports and
recommendations for presentation before Planning Council, Zoning Board of Appeals, City Commission
and other quasi-judicial boards. Recommend city code and zoning ordinance amendments in order to carry
out the intent of the Comprehensive Master Plan.
Compiles and analyzes data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting land use, and prepares or
requisitions graphic and narrative reports on data. Confers with local authorities, civic leaders, social
scientists, and land planning and development specialists to devise and recommend arrangements of land
and physical facilities for residential, commercial, industrial, and community uses. Recommends
governmental measures affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, and housing and
transportation to control and guide community development and renewal. Reviews and evaluates
environmental impact reports applying to specified private and public planning projects and programs.
Minimum Requirements
(Required)
■ Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from an accredited four-year College or university; and four years related
experience and/or training in Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Geography, Historic
Preservation, Landscape Architecture, Urban Studies, or a closely related
■ Florida Driver’s License
■ Four (4) years responsible experience in city, county, or regional planning agency.
Preferred
▪ A Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration, or any of the related
fields may substitute for two years’ experience
■ Members of AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners).
■ GISP (Geographic Information Systems Professional)
PLEASE NOTE:
Applicants qualifying for employment will be subject to an extensive criminal background screening.