Planner

SAFEbuilt; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

A Community Development Firm based in Miami, FL is looking for a Planner to review plans for compliance with zoning regulations. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in urban planning and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include coordinating with various disciplines, maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring project compliance. The position offers competitive wages and benefits including health insurance and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in plan review or zoning administration.
• Experience interfacing directly with customers.

Responsibilities

• Review submitted plans for zoning ordinance compliance.
• Coordinate activities with review disciplines.
• Act as point of contact for applicants.
• Maintain relationships with municipal personnel.
• Provide presentations to jurisdictional boards.
• Maintain positive relationships with municipal personnel and SAFEbuilt staff.
• Suggest procedures, processes, and code revisions to improve operations.
• Ensure plan review turnaround times meet or exceed expectations.
• May present information or recommendations to jurisdictional boards.

Skills

Understanding basic planning and zoning practice

Reading and interpreting site plans

Effective technical writing and communication

Working with Microsoft Office and GIS software

Positive interaction with team members and public

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field

Minimum 2 years of experience in plan review

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS software

Electronic permitting systems

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Internet applications

Job description

Overview

Planner - Miami, FL SAFEbuilt has the technical expertise to provide Community Development services, but the reason for our success is our people. Over 1600 experts make up our team from across the country, with experience in a full range of professional services and skills. Each Team member values integrity, improvement, service, teamwork, and respect. These Core Values are the foundation of positive relationships among coworkers, our clients, residents, and anyone invested in the continued success of their community.

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Planner to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You’ll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing submitted plans and documentation for conformance to regulations of the applicable zoning ordinance, including setbacks, bulk measurements, height, building coverage, landscaping, parking, and other zoning design standards
• Interfacing with electronic building permitting systems
• Coordinating remote electronic review and activities with other review disciplines
• Acting as the point of contact for applicants regarding the status of their review, explanation of comments, and required revisions
• Ensuring completion of application processing for project materials
• Maintain positive relationships with municipal personnel and CGA/SAFEbuilt staff
• Sugest/recommend procedures, processes, and code revisions to improve operations and regulations
• Ensure that customer commitments and company goals related to plan review turn-around times are consistently met or exceeded
• May be required to provide information, presentations, reports and recommendations to various jurisdictional boards regarding development or zoning actions.
• May be required to review and manage requests for rezoning, annexation, subdivision plat, and variance for consistency and conformance with the jurisdictional client’s code and comprehensive plan.
• Work independently on concurrent projects in a relatively fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Understanding basic planning and zoning practice along with the ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations
• Reading and interpreting site plans, floor plans, elevations, and sections. Ability to understand and utilize dimensional scales to review plans during development review
• Effective technical writing and communication regarding site plan review and agenda reports
• Working with computer hardware and software programs, which may include the Microsoft Office, Adobe, Internet applications, GIS, desktop plan review software, and electronic permitting systems
• Being able to positively interact with the other team members, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other clientele
• Demonstrating specific attention to detail

Education & Experience

• The completion of a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, construction management, or a related field that would give the applicant experience with reviewing architectural or development related drawings
• Graduate degree candidates are encouraged to apply. Potential salary flexibility exists.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in plan review, drafting plans, zoning administration, or building code review
• Demonstrated work experience interfacing directly with customers to resolve customer issues

Compensation & Benefits

SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and has a comprehensive benefit offering. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, matching 401K Plans, wellness programs and more. SAFEbuilt is committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.

More About SAFEbuilt

More about SAFEbuilt: http://safebuilt.com/

Our employees are our greatest asset, with exceptionally certified individuals in all departments, including Planning & Zoning, Code Enforcement, Fire Prevention, and Engineering, as well as full-service and supplemental Building Department services. SAFEbuilt invests in developing our employees, exploring innovative technology, and giving back to our communities.

In partnership with over 1200 communities, our talented experts make a difference in the cities and towns where we live and work. Through quality people and consistent service, SAFEbuilt plays an important role in continually improving lives by developing safe, thriving communities.

SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] or you may call us directly on 970-292-2200.