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Planner Job opening - Fernandina Beach state Florida ( Job openings )
Fernandina Beach , state Florida
( By Press Release office )
2024-02-29T00:00 - 2024-03-30T00:00 | 9 | 2
The City of Fernandina Beach has a full-time opening for:
Title:
Planner
Job Class Code:
1370
Pay Grade:
PG and starting salary listed below
FLSA Status:
Salaried/Exempt
Department(s):
Planning and Conservation
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The Planning and Conservation department has a full-time opening(s) for a Planner I, II or Senior. Applicants will be considered for I, II or Senior based on Level Minimum Qualifications listed below.
Minimum Qualifications
Level I PG 210 starting salary $50,821.00:
The purpose of this classification is to perform general professional planning work in various elements of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code, including land use, development, redevelopment, and conservation. This role demands strong analytical skills and unwavering public service, working under the guidance of senior planners and the Planning Director. Collaboration is key as you liaise with diverse stakeholders and play a vital role as an appointed staff liaison, coordinating and managing citizen advisory boards for active participation.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in planning, business administration or closely related field with experience as a planning technician or planning intern, preferably in local government. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required. A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Certifications and Licenses:
Valid driver’s license required with an acceptable driving record.
Level II PG 212 starting salary $56,031.00:
Responsible professional work assisting in the administration of the City's Land Development regulations and codes. Work involves reviewing potential development projects, providing internal and external facilitation of development projects and issue resolution associated with the City's overall development and permitting processes. Work involves considerable public contact, often of a sensitive nature and requires the exercise of patience, sound judgment, tact and diplomacy. Responsible for the attendance and presentation of reports to the various Boards and Commissions by the department.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Urban and/or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Economics, Geography, Engineering, or closely related field and four (4) years of related work experience in the field of planning and zoning required, preferably in local government. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Urban and/or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Economics, Geography, Engineering, or closely related field preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Geographic Information System (GIS) programs and applications, preferred. American Institute Certified Planner (AICP) certified or ability to obtain within four (4) years. A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Certifications and Licenses: AICP, preferred or ability to obtain within four (4) years and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.
Senior PG 214 starting salary $61,774.00:
Responsible professional work assisting in the administration of the City’s Land Development Code and the Comprehensive Plan. Assists the Planning Director with the coordination of personnel for planning and implementing the overall development review process for residential, commercial and industrial development projects citywide. Work involves review of potential development projects, and issue resolution associated with the City’s overall planning policies and community development direction. Work involves considerable public contact, often of a sensitive nature and requires the exercise of patience, sound judgment, tact and diplomacy. Responsible for attending and presenting Planning Department staff reports to the various Boards and Commissions.
Minimum Education and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Urban and/or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Economics, Geography, Engineering, or closely related field and six (6) years related work experience in the field of planning and zoning required, preferably in local government. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Urban and/or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Economics, Geography, Engineering, or closely related field preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Geographic Information System (GIS) programs and applications, preferred. American Institute of Certified Planner’s (AICP) certification required within two (2) years. A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Certifications and Licenses: AICP certification required within two (2) years. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.
**You may request a complete job description with a full list of essential functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities of a Planner I, II or Senior Planner via email at
hrgroup@fbfl.city
The City of Fernandina Beach, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to undergo drug screening.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Fernandina Beach, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
This position may be required to work in a safety sensitive capacity at any time based on emergency declaration or other operational need.
Current City of Fernandina Beach employees interested in applying for this position should submit a Job Posting Application/Resume to Human Resources. Interested applicants must submit resume and employment application (located at
www.fbfl.us
) by email at
hrgroup@fbfl.org
or mail to:
City of Fernandina Beach
Attention: Human Resources Director
204 Ash Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
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