City of Boynton Beach
Planner II/Senior Planner
City of Boynton Beach, Boynton Beach, Florida, United States, 33435
The purpose of this classification is to assist with various planning functions involving comprehensive planning, current planning, plan review, and special projects.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.Under general supervision, interprets and applies applicable City codes, ordinances, regulations, and comprehensive plan pertaining to zoning, land use, and site development.Performs professional planning work in processing development applications, including project review, research, and preparation of staff reports; formulates recommendations.Performs plan review of building permit applications in Building Division; reviewing applications and rectified site plans for compliance with the development order and/or Land Development Regulations.Provides information and assistance to the public or other individuals concerning City codes, land development regulations, zoning issues, the application process, and procedural issues; responds to complaints, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.Assists with implementation of the Comprehensive Plan through required evaluation, applicable planning studies, interpretation, and with processing of updates and amendments.Researches/writes grants for the Development Department and for the City.Leads or assists with special projects involving project management, research, report writing, and/or ordinance preparation regarding, annexation, grant writing, budget preparation, city ordinances and land development regulations (LDRs), and other projects as assigned.Presents results of staff evaluations/analyses on development proposals or special projects, including technical data at public meetings, hearings, and workshops.Performs field assessments to review specific project sites as assigned.Schedules, leads, and/or participates in pre-application meetings.Serves on Development Application Review Team; presents projects as needed for procedural and administrative activities, and leads review discussions.Assists with providing training on tasks, technology, and equipment to new hires, or to newly assigned employees.Provides information and education to the community and the media; gives speeches and presentations.Monitors and updates electronic project management files and other records.Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, project management/evaluation reports, staff reports, organizational charts, grants, or other documents.Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, flow charts, comprehensive plan, site plans, regulations, statutes, codes, ordinances, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, flow charting, project management, 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, or resolve problems.Attends 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; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONSPerforms various clerical tasks associated with work activities, which may include preparing staff reports, typing documents, or filing documentation.Operates a motor vehicle to conduct work activities.Provides assistance or coverage to other employees as needed.Performs other related duties as required.Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Architecture or Urban Design; three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes planning and zoning.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation and/or experience in architectural and/or urban design and 3-D modeling.Knowledge of municipal land development regulations and ordinances pertaining to land use and development including but not limited to zoning, landscape, parking, urban design, and sign regulations.Knowledge of green building or site development standards and programs.Knowledge of sustainable, smart growth, and/or New Urbanism design standards.Skilled in the use of computer software to prepare or modify basic graphics, maps, and illustrations for use in reports and presentations.Ability to recognize and communicate architectural details and building components with architects and the development community.Ability to evaluate the feasibility of proposals and identify needed changes.Ability to interact professionally with department personnel, officials, consultants and the general public.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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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.Under general supervision, interprets and applies applicable City codes, ordinances, regulations, and comprehensive plan pertaining to zoning, land use, and site development.Performs professional planning work in processing development applications, including project review, research, and preparation of staff reports; formulates recommendations.Performs plan review of building permit applications in Building Division; reviewing applications and rectified site plans for compliance with the development order and/or Land Development Regulations.Provides information and assistance to the public or other individuals concerning City codes, land development regulations, zoning issues, the application process, and procedural issues; responds to complaints, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.Assists with implementation of the Comprehensive Plan through required evaluation, applicable planning studies, interpretation, and with processing of updates and amendments.Researches/writes grants for the Development Department and for the City.Leads or assists with special projects involving project management, research, report writing, and/or ordinance preparation regarding, annexation, grant writing, budget preparation, city ordinances and land development regulations (LDRs), and other projects as assigned.Presents results of staff evaluations/analyses on development proposals or special projects, including technical data at public meetings, hearings, and workshops.Performs field assessments to review specific project sites as assigned.Schedules, leads, and/or participates in pre-application meetings.Serves on Development Application Review Team; presents projects as needed for procedural and administrative activities, and leads review discussions.Assists with providing training on tasks, technology, and equipment to new hires, or to newly assigned employees.Provides information and education to the community and the media; gives speeches and presentations.Monitors and updates electronic project management files and other records.Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, project management/evaluation reports, staff reports, organizational charts, grants, or other documents.Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, flow charts, comprehensive plan, site plans, regulations, statutes, codes, ordinances, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, flow charting, project management, 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, or resolve problems.Attends 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; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONSPerforms various clerical tasks associated with work activities, which may include preparing staff reports, typing documents, or filing documentation.Operates a motor vehicle to conduct work activities.Provides assistance or coverage to other employees as needed.Performs other related duties as required.Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Architecture or Urban Design; three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes planning and zoning.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation and/or experience in architectural and/or urban design and 3-D modeling.Knowledge of municipal land development regulations and ordinances pertaining to land use and development including but not limited to zoning, landscape, parking, urban design, and sign regulations.Knowledge of green building or site development standards and programs.Knowledge of sustainable, smart growth, and/or New Urbanism design standards.Skilled in the use of computer software to prepare or modify basic graphics, maps, and illustrations for use in reports and presentations.Ability to recognize and communicate architectural details and building components with architects and the development community.Ability to evaluate the feasibility of proposals and identify needed changes.Ability to interact professionally with department personnel, officials, consultants and the general public.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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