Senior Planner - Shape Growth in a Fast-Growing City

City of Newberry; Newberry (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Paid Leave and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The City of Newberry is seeking an experienced planning professional to serve as Senior Planner, guiding responsible growth through development review, long-range planning, policy implementation, and strategic initiatives shaping Newberry's future.

Join a culture that values teamwork, innovation, and superior service while maintaining Newberry’s small-town character. Help shape the city’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations through cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Public Administration, or closely related field.
• Four (4) to five (5) years of progressively responsible professional planning experience.
• A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex planning projects and development applications that support responsible community growth.
• Review rezonings, site plans, subdivisions, variances, special exceptions, and other land development proposals for compliance with City regulations.
• Prepare staff reports, presentations, ordinances, resolutions, and recommendations for advisory boards and the City Commission.
• Conduct research and analysis to support long-range planning, policy development, and updates to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations.
• Collaborate with City departments, developers, consultants, elected officials, regulatory agencies, and the public to advance planning initiatives.
• Serve as a technical planning resource by providing guidance, exercising sound professional judgment, and promoting exceptional customer service.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning

Master's degree in Planning

AICP certification

Job description

The City of Newberry is seeking an experienced planning professional to serve as Senior Planner, guiding responsible growth through development review, long-range planning, policy implementation, and strategic initiatives shaping Newberry's future.

Join a culture that values teamwork, innovation, and superior service while maintaining Newberry’s small-town character. Help shape the city’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations through cross-department collaboration.