Principal Planner

Company Overview

The Village of Palmetto Bay is a vibrant community of over 24,000 residents, known for its beautiful surroundings and family-oriented atmosphere. Incorporated in 2002, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents through effective urban planning and community development.

Summary

The Principal Planner manages zoning for the Village, answers all zoning questions that arise from other department staff and/or residents, and makes determinations independently. This position is responsible for enforcement of the Village’s Land Development Code, and other ordinances dealing with Land Development. This position interprets land development codes, accepts, and processes land development applications, responds to planning and zoning inquiries, and prepares and presents planning and zoning hearings to the Village Council. This position also reviews site plans for compliance with local regulations for physical development within the community. This position is responsible for land rewrite and updates to the land development code. Works under the general supervision of the Planning and Zoning Director and may be responsible for the supervision of Planning & Zoning staff in the absence of the Department Director. Exercises considerable independent judgment and discretion in developing courses of action and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research and analysis on demographic trends, land use patterns, economic development, and other relevant factors to inform planning decisions.
• Coordinates the preparation of Zoning Hearing agendas and required public notices in a timely manner.
• Prepares staff reports and recommendations for development applications and presents information to be considered by the Local Planning Agency and Village Council.
• Facilitates public meetings, workshops, and presentations to inform the community about planning projects and solicit feedback.
• Processes land use site plan and zoning applications relevant to the preparation of backup information and prepares backup reports and information for various official boards, municipal administrators, and the village council.
• Collects, compiles, tabulates, and analyzes data and factual materials fundamental to a comprehensive planning program.
• Reviews development plans for adherence to land use requirements and conducts field inspections of area developments.
• Reviews site plans for compliance with local regulations for physical development within the community.
• Assists the director in formulating recommendations for amendments to the comprehensive plan and land development regulations for submittal to the Village Manager.
• Prepares portions of the comprehensive plan and land development regulations.
• Develops implementation strategies for the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan; writes expert opinions on comprehensive plan policies.
• Answers zoning and planning questions as necessary and disseminates information to the public on planning, zoning, and development regulations. Makes interpretative decisions regarding zoning and development regulations independently.
• Performs Zoning Building Permit reviews.
• Performs Zoning inspections in the field, when needed.
• Works with and helps develop GIS systems and performs data analysis and updates land use maps, as applicable.
• Represents the Village at regional and county land use and planning committees, as applicable.
• Assists with the preparation and implementation of the departmental budget; makes procedural and operational recommendations to the Director to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as staff liaison for village board or committee meetings as directed by the Planning and Zoning Director.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,920.38 - $129,472.62 per year

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Palmetto Bay, FL 33157: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,920 - $129,473