City of Miami Beach
Senior Planner
City of Miami Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, us, 33119
This position is responsible for specialized technical and professional work in the City's Planning and Zoning Department which performs functions in various phases of City planning. Employees in this class are responsible for the review of building permit applications for compliance with the City’s Land Development Regulations as well as applicable board orders, preparation of project outlines, pictorial and graphic plans and projections, and detailed and comprehensive reports; the development of methods of data collection; and analyses and preliminary recommendations on planning issues. Employees in the classification perform a variety of analytical tasks and make recommendations on the implementation of new regulations and process workflows.Responsibilities:
Reviews building permit applications for compliance with the City’s Land Development Regulations and applicable board orders.Performs planning studies developing scenarios to support policy changes which includes the preparation of project outlines, selection of data sources, and detailing of plans for reports for elements of the comprehensive plan, major zoning changes, design review of proposed projects, historic preservation issues, or business district project planning.Works closely with development teams and their consultants.Prepares long-range planning recommendations related to land use and zoning issues, amendments to the Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive Plan, and other regulating documents.Assists the public and architects with information on land use, zoning, and development issues and inquiries.May be required to prepare and attend and make presentations at meetings, organize and staff workshops and special meetings, research and compose Resolutions, Appeals, Special Reports, and Commission Memos.May assist staff of the Design Review Board, the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and Historic Preservation Board.Assists with graphical and other support materials at/for meetings and public hearings.Recommends procedures and methods for the collection of research data.Calculates and assesses impact and other fees.Reviews inquiries from other agencies and the general public; researches problems raised and prepares replies.Performs site inspections as needed.Performs related tasks as required.Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Planning, Architecture, Geography, Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture, Public/Business Administration, Urban Studies, or a closely related field.Three (3) years full-time verifiable experience in planning work including 1 or more of the following: planning, land use, zoning, urban design, historic preservation, site analysis, or research analysis.Ability to create graphics and design presentations.Strong analytical and communication skills.Ability to interpret and apply design and zoning regulations.A Master's degree in Planning or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.Driver's license.Physical Requirements:
Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through electronic correspondence, telephone and personal contact.Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office-related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine.No significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, or kneeling.Some crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling.Must be able to drive an automobile and perform on-site inspections at locations which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped.For all positions:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press, the general public, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity, or sexual orientation.Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.Performs related work as required.Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions:
Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City’s strategic plan.Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications, and personal contact information when submitting each application; failure to do so will result in ineligibility.
City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.Veterans Preference:
Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year)
must be submitted
with the application.
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Reviews building permit applications for compliance with the City’s Land Development Regulations and applicable board orders.Performs planning studies developing scenarios to support policy changes which includes the preparation of project outlines, selection of data sources, and detailing of plans for reports for elements of the comprehensive plan, major zoning changes, design review of proposed projects, historic preservation issues, or business district project planning.Works closely with development teams and their consultants.Prepares long-range planning recommendations related to land use and zoning issues, amendments to the Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive Plan, and other regulating documents.Assists the public and architects with information on land use, zoning, and development issues and inquiries.May be required to prepare and attend and make presentations at meetings, organize and staff workshops and special meetings, research and compose Resolutions, Appeals, Special Reports, and Commission Memos.May assist staff of the Design Review Board, the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and Historic Preservation Board.Assists with graphical and other support materials at/for meetings and public hearings.Recommends procedures and methods for the collection of research data.Calculates and assesses impact and other fees.Reviews inquiries from other agencies and the general public; researches problems raised and prepares replies.Performs site inspections as needed.Performs related tasks as required.Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Planning, Architecture, Geography, Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture, Public/Business Administration, Urban Studies, or a closely related field.Three (3) years full-time verifiable experience in planning work including 1 or more of the following: planning, land use, zoning, urban design, historic preservation, site analysis, or research analysis.Ability to create graphics and design presentations.Strong analytical and communication skills.Ability to interpret and apply design and zoning regulations.A Master's degree in Planning or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.Driver's license.Physical Requirements:
Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through electronic correspondence, telephone and personal contact.Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office-related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine.No significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, or kneeling.Some crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling.Must be able to drive an automobile and perform on-site inspections at locations which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped.For all positions:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press, the general public, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity, or sexual orientation.Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.Performs related work as required.Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions:
Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City’s strategic plan.Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications, and personal contact information when submitting each application; failure to do so will result in ineligibility.
City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.Veterans Preference:
Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year)
must be submitted
with the application.
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