Senior Planner: Growth & Community Development

Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Florida); Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Panama City Beach is seeking a Principal Planner to perform advanced and complex professional work in planning and development, including current and long-range planning. The role supports thoughtful growth and community development for a fast-growing municipality.

Ideal candidates hold an AICP certification and have mid-level experience (4–8 years) in community or neighborhood development, with a strong focus on planning strategy and implementation.

Qualifications

• AICP Level certification required/preferred.
• 4–8 years Mid II level experience.
• Community or neighborhood development focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced and complex professional work in planning and development.
• Include current and long-range planning.

Skills

Community development

Urban planning

Analytical thinking

Education

AICP certification

Job description

The City of Panama City Beach is seeking a Principal Planner to perform advanced and complex professional work in planning and development, including current and long-range planning. The role supports thoughtful growth and community development for a fast-growing municipality.

Ideal candidates hold an AICP certification and have mid-level experience (4–8 years) in community or neighborhood development, with a strong focus on planning strategy and implementation.