Planner Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty/jobs/newprint/4841485) Apply  Planner Salary $21.74 - $34.13 Hourly Location Fort Myers, FL Job Type Full-Time Regular Job Number 07444LB Department D C D Planning Opening Date 02/21/2025 Closing Date 3/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Description This is an entry-level role within the Planning Section of the Department of Community Development. The position encompasses several responsibilities, including reviewing comprehensive plan amendments and rezoning applications, creating maps and reports, conducting research on various topics, assisting with environmental reviews and fieldwork, and effectively communicating land use planning, housing, environmental, and economic development issues both verbally and in writing. Why Join Lee County Government: At Lee County Government, we seek to hire talented and innovative individuals who share our passion and aspire to make a lasting impact within our community. We offer a premier workplace with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and participation in robust State of Florida pension and investment retirement plans. We are committed to building long-lasting relationships with our employees through promotional opportunities and career ladders across our organization. We support career development and growth through mentoring programs and on-the-job training to help you achieve your goals. At Lee County Government, every day presents an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful difference within our community. Duties and Responsibilities + Analyzes comprehensive plan amendments and other planning and zoning applications. + Coordinates intergovernmental reviews of applications for development with municipalities within the county. + Interprets and applies applicable new and existing state, county, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations. + Assists with county-initiated updates to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. + Serves as department representative for interdepartmental, intergovernmental, or regional planning-related committees. + Compiles and analyzes data for environmental, transportation, or other factors affecting land use. + Evaluate data source validity and understand data limitations when compiling and analyzing data. + Provides technical assistance to staff and the public. + Performs routine office tasks, including data entry and file management. + Performs field inspections to gather and verify data relevant to the application review process. + Research and compile information on a variety of planning issues from multiple sources. + Prepares written reports, graphics, maps, charts, tables, and other visuals. + Attends and presents at public meetings, assisting other planning staff as appropriate. Education, Experience, Licensing Minimum Requirements: + Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate's Degree in planning, geography, or a closely related field and two years of urban planning, engineering development review, or closely related experience. Preferred Qualifications: + Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, or a closely related field. + Knowledge of basic land use, environmental, housing, and/or transportation planning principles and practices. Supplemental Information + Analytical expertise: Ability to independently conduct statistical and analytical analyses to identify practical solutions to complex and vaguely defined planning issues. + Software proficiency: Skilled in using computer software such as Word, Excel, Access, and GIS with meticulous attention to detail in format and content. + Communication skills: Strong writing and public speaking abilities to effectively present planning information to diverse audiences. + Project management: Capability to manage multiple projects and issues simultaneously. + Teamwork and independence: Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. + Regulatory knowledge: Skilled in researching, interpreting, and applying local, state, and federal regulations. + Interview requirements: Candidates who advance to the interview stage may be required to provide a writing sample. + Work hours: The position requires working Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area. Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria. Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both. Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees. For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf. To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf Health Benefits: • Medical Insurance • Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits. • Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available. • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts • Medical Reimbursement Account • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account • Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy • Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline) • Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee) • Optional Life Insurance • Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee) • Short-Term Disability • Sick Leave Pool • Flu vaccinations • Wellness Programs Financial Benefits: • Florida Retirement System (FRS) • Two Retirement Plan Options: 1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit) 2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution) • Deferred Compensation (457) Plans • Financial Savings/Management Programs • Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union • Employee Leave Benefits • Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually • Paid Sick Leave • Paid Vacation Leave • Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave • Family and Medical Leave • Military Family & Medical Leave • Educational Leave Employee Assistance Program Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents. United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program) Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors. Educational Assistance Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform. 01 Do you possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate's Degree in planning, geography or a similar field and two years of urban planning, engineering development review, or closely related experience? + Yes + No 02 Please explain how your background meets the qualifications for this role. If this does not apply to you, respond with "N/A". Required Question Employer Lee County Government Address P.O. 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