Senior Planner Salary $93,121.38 - $139,676.00 Annually Location Boynton Beach, FL Job Type Full Time Job Number 202301187 Department Planning & Development Division Planning & Development Opening Date 01/02/2025 Closing Date 2/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Purpose of Classification The purpose of this classification is to assist in overseeing Planning & Zoning Division operations and activities, including development review, process management, comprehensive planning, and general division administration. Essential Functions The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, addresses employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, and managing employee performance. Coordinates daily work activities; organizes and prioritizes department workload; makes work assignments; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work; troubleshoots problem situations. Coordinates and manages planning consultant contracts, as assigned. Interprets and applies applicable City codes, ordinances, regulations, and the comprehensive plan pertaining to zoning, land use, and site development. Oversees periodic evaluations and updates to the Comprehensive Plan pursuant to state law and administrative code. Provides information and assistance to the public, City officials, or other individuals concerning City codes, land development regulations, zoning regulations, interpretation of codes/regulations, application processes, and procedural issues; responds to complaints, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution. Prepares legal notices for privately- and City-initiated applications; prepares legal notices and legal advertisements for property owners regarding such applications. Reviews for completeness applications submitted for annexation, land use amendment, rezoning, master plan, comprehensive plan text amendment, zoning code variance; amendment, and abandonment. Reviews site plans, building elevations, building permit applications and exhibits, and conducts necessary inspections to ensure compliance with applicable land development regulations and development orders. Reviews applications filed under the Historic Preservation Program and makes recommendations on Certificates of Appropriateness. Reviews applications filed under the Public Art Program. Assists in the planning of public and/or civic spaces. Develops, evaluates, and implement the City's Public Art Program and Public Art Master Plan. Researches, evaluates, and prepares written reports including the collection of facts, documentation of relevant requests for approvals, and site plan approval. Prepares special studies on annexation; researches tax records, property taxes, fiscal impacts, projections of costs and revenues, annexation laws, and other information. Formulates recommendations and conclusions relating to work activities; forwards/presents recommendations to City Commission. Prepares/presents results of staff evaluations/analyses on development proposals or special projects, including technical data, at public meetings, hearings, and workshops. Assists with inter-governmental coordination activities; represents the City at multi-governmental meetings; reviews development petitions, including plan amendments of adjacent jurisdictions, and distributes similar information on local petitions to adjacent jurisdictions. Maintains and distributes computerized and hard-copy information on population/census data, including decennial counts, official annual estimates, and federal publications; interacts with source agencies to review and confirm housing unit counts, municipal boundaries, and annual permanent population estimates from the state. Maintains computerized and/or hard-copy records of previously reviewed and/or approved development projects. Assists with drafting division budget; researches division staffing, equipment, supplies, and professional training needs; completes budgetary forms, enters data into computer, and compiles final reports. Maintains records, data bases, and files related to long-range function. Performs analysis of private petitions, special projects and comprehensive plan update projects, which often involve significant research, advanced data analysis, and coordination with consultants and other planning professionals. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, staff reports, budget reports, performance appraisals, charts, graphs, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, staff reports, development applications, site plans, master plans, census data, traffic impact studies, comprehensive plan, community redevelopment plan, regulations, statutes, codes, ordinances, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Interprets comprehensive plan and redevelopment plan policies and distributes same to City staff, appointed and elected officials, and general public. Provides information and assistance to individuals and the public relative to historic preservation. Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, or other software programs. Answers the telephone; provides information, guidance and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary. Communicates with supervisor, employees, other divisions, other departments, City officials, government agencies, developers, consultants, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction. Attends evening meetings; serves on committees as needed; makes speeches or presentations. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate, and leads training activities for other division and department staff. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Responds to telephone or walk-in inquiries for development, zoning information maintained by the division. Operates a motor vehicle to conduct work activities. Provides assistance or coverage to other employees as needed. Performs other related duties as required. COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES The ability to clearly communicate Department and City Goals, Policies, Strategic Plans and other key information to employees and peers using multiple communication platforms including e-mail and social media. Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Accurately and expeditiously responds to inquiries for information from various individuals. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal direction. Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, City officials, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Urban & Regional Planning Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or other closely related field. Supplemented by five (5) years of experience that includes planning and zoning, comprehensive plan management, and project review; two (2) years of the requisite years of experience must include supervisory or project management experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or other closely related field; supplemented by three (3) years of experience that includes planning and zoning, comprehensive plan management, and project review; one (1) year of experience must include supervisory or project management experience. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification Supplemental Information KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES + Knowledge of applicable City codes, ordinances, regulations, and comprehensive plan pertaining to zoning, land use, and site development. + Ability to Interpret comprehensive plan and redevelopment plan policies + Knowledge of Florida's growth management laws. + Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to historic preservation. + Knowledge of common South Florida plant species and landscape design with an emphasis on native and drought tolerant characteristics and the waterwise design principles of the South Florida Water Management District; and basic design concepts for buffering, water conservation, safety and minimizing the heat island effect. + Knowledge of multi-modal urban transportation issues, and the effective integration of land use and transportation systems. + Knowledge of building construction, materials and methods. + Knowledge of community and neighborhood planning techniques, including public meeting facilitation and visioning. + Knowledge of state-of-the-art methods and techniques employed in the creation of maps, plans, charts, graphs, illustrations and other visual presentation aids. + Knowledge of budget preparation and administration. + Knowledge of planning and program implementation and reporting. + Ability to supervise and evaluate staff; assign work, and counsel. + Ability to operate a computer utilizing various software programs to retrieve data, research, review, prepare reports. + Ability to analyze complex programs and present recommendations to staff, citizens, and elected officials. + Ability to identify problems, develop creative solutions to complex urban problems, and to effectively prepare and present technical reports in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing. + Ability to coordinate and prioritize department activities; monitoring status work in progress, inspecting completed work. + Ability to troubleshoot problem situations. + Ability to process and retain reports and records. + Ability to utilize Microsoft Office and other software appropriate to department functions. + Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationship with all persons interacted with during the performance of duties. Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package. The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits package includes: • Student Loan Forgiveness • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Care Plan • Basic Term Life Insurance • Supplemental Life Insurance • Dependent Life Insurance • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance • City Pension Plan • Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans • Long Term Disability Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • 457 Savings Plan (three options) • Paid Annual Leave / Vacation • Bonus Vacation Hours • 12 Paid Holidays • Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave • Educational Assistance Program *(Depending on budget funding) • On-site Training Program • Wellness Program • Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans • Credit Union • Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan • Flexible Spending Account • Direct Deposit • Social Security Student Loan Forgiveness Let your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify. Health Insurance The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and/or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s). Dental Insurance Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City. Vision Care Plan Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee. Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance The City provides each eligible employee with term life and accidental death insurance. Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased. Dependent Life Insurance Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children. City Retirement / Pension Plans The City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program. Supplemental Plans Supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans. Short and Long Term Disability The City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) to provide employees and their dependents with free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems. Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans) The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis. Vacation All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment. Holidays The City observes12 paid holidays throughout the year. Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave Full-time employees accrue one day of sick leave per month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family. Tuition Assistance*(Depending on available budget funding) The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees. Wellness Program The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year. Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan Employees may choose to enroll in a prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans. CreditUnion All City employees may join the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities. Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you. Flexible Spending Accounts Employees may participate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and/or dependent care expenses. Direct Deposit Employees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice. 01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Architecture or Urban Design? + Yes + No 02 Do you have three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes planning and zoning? + Yes + No 03 Do you have an education and/or experience in architectural and/or urban design and 3-D modeling. + Yes + No 04 Do you have a valid Florida driver's license? + Yes + No Required Question Agency City of Boynton Beach Address 100 E. Ocean Ave City Hall - Human Resources Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435 Phone 5617426275 5617426275 Website http://www.boynton-beach.org Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email