Planner I - GMCD - Development Review

Collier County; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County is seeking a planning professional to review site development plans and ensure compliance with the Land Development Code. You will present petitions to the Planning Commission and support various sections with research and interpretations.

The role involves public interaction, site visits, and pre-application meetings to guide projects from concept to approval. A bachelor’s degree is required, with experience preferred and fingerprinting required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Candidates without a degree should possess four years of related experience, including planning and permitting or similar administrative, research roles.
• Fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts plan review of site development and site improvement plans for compliance with the Land Development Code (LDC).
• Presents petitions before the Collier County Planning Commission.
• Provides support to divisions with clarifications and research; conducts planning research using the Internet, libraries, and surveys.
• Provides the public with information related to project status and assists at the front counter with zoning and development questions.
• Conducts site visits for petition submittals and zoning certificates for compliance.
• Conducts pre-application meetings to guide project development during early stages.
• Participates in meetings and training; coordinates committees.
• Presents information on planning topics to focus groups, students, business community, residents, and county officials; acts as liaison with the public.

Skills

Public speaking

Research

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Performs intermediate professional work collecting, organizing, and evaluating planning data.

• Conducts plan review of site development and site improvement plans for compliance with the Land Development Code (LDC); researches, reviews, prepares, and/or approves executive summaries, zoning certificates for all businesses obtaining occupational licenses, temporary use permits, and building permits.
• Presents petitions before the Collier County Planning Commission.
• Provides support to various sections within the Division regarding verbal clarification and/or interpretations and research; conducts and develops research relevant to planning through the use of the Internet, libraries, professional organizations, experts, surveys, field interviews, committees, public meetings, etc.
• Provides the public with information related to the status of projects; assists the public at the front counter for any and all questions related to zoning and development regulations.
• Conducts site visits related to petition submittals and zoning certificates for compliance.
• Conducts pre-application meetings to review plans in the preliminary stages of developing a project to give direction to applicants.
• Conducts and participates in meetings and training; coordinates various committees.
• Presents information on various planning related topics to focus groups, school children, business community, residents, special committees, professional organizations, Planning Commission and County Commissioners, requiring public speaking and the preparation of visual presentations; serves as a liaison with the public.
• Performs record keeping; maintains files; composes memos and letters.
• Compiles and develops collected data into reports concerning planning issues; research planning and development practices.
• Meets owners and residents to discuss their planning needs and concerns.
• Provides technical and advisory services to County officials and other County staff as required.
• Proposes and drafts amendments to the Land Development Code; interprets and applies the Communications Tower Code; interprets the Sign Code; interprets maps, legal descriptions, and zoning laws.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Candidates without a degree should possess four (4) years of related experience, which must include: planning and permitting, progressively responsible administrative, research, and/or paralegal experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County’s Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
• This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.