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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Planner, Senior to support the Urban Planning Division.
Benefits Of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums
Single $78.64 / Family $273.13
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Paid Parental Leave
Broward County Urban Planning Division (UPD) is seeking a Senior Planner to join its Platting Section. The Platting Section provides County wide services regarding platting of lands, and vacation of plats, easements, rights-of-way and other related encumbrances.
General Description
Performs advanced professional and highly technical planning work managing a major segment of program administration in a county agency.
Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning or closely related field.
Requires two (2) years responsible professional planning experience including two (2) years of lead work/supervisory experience depending upon area of assignment.
International Degree Evaluation Language
For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit www.naces.org/members . To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members . Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.
Special Certifications And Licenses Required
None.
Preferences
Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning or closely related field.
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)
2+ years project management experience relevant to area
2+ years of complex development review experience
2+ years GIS/POSSE Experience
2+ years research and analysis experience
2+ years of experience preparing Development Review Reports for plat applications, update and/or modifying plat submittal and note amendments.
American Institute of Certified Planners certification (AICP)
Duties And Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
The Senior Planner will be responsible for the coordination of various platting application requests and associated assignments.
Job functions include preparing agenda items for the County Commission, reviewing and editing staff reports, and communicating with county agencies, developers and attorneys concerning projects and processes.
The position will propose plat note amendment agreements to County Attorney’s Office for recordation. The Senior Planner will also provide customers and staff with continual technical support throughout the review process, while recommending program and procedural changes. Senior Planner is also responsible for providing technical guidance and support to professional planning staff.
Prepares and coordinates plans and programs to improve efficiency; provides interagency coordination; manages specific projects and assists in the implementation of community programs.
Assists in the funding of projects through Federal, State and regional grants; performs grant writing and grants program management and administration.
Attends construction meetings providing alternatives to technical solutions and coordination between different construction projects.
Manages front counter and customer service duties regarding review of construction plans and assists customers with any questions about Broward County's permitting process.
Provides customers and staff continual technical support throughout the review process; recommends program and procedural changes; provides supervision, technical guidance and support to professional planning staff.
Reviews all plans for building permits in the unincorporated area of Broward County for the issuance of development orders for building permits and the calculation of development review and impact fees.
Updates spatial data to the County's spatial database servers, an electronic geographic data repository; performs online GIS (geographic information system) application development and internet data-sharing improvements: promoting the County's commitment to e-government and innovation.
Fulfills requests made by County Administration and Board of Commissioners for maps and data; provides technical and data quality assistance to GIS users throughout the County; trouble-shooting software, user, and computer-related problems impeding agency work.
Attends to public inquiries for data, maps and technical assistance, provides assistance to the public for knowledge about data and maps, generally by telephone or electronically, or in-person.
Prepares memoranda, reports and agenda items as required; regularly makes presentations at public and private meetings.
Conducts research and attends training for professional development.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
Decision Quality
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance. Takes smart, independent action in urgent and non-routine situations, knows when to escalate for others' involvement.
Plans and Aligns
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Strengthens alignment and coordination between own work and others', providing well-sequenced activities and exact time frames. Foresees and resolves many potential bottlenecks and delays.
Optimizes Work Processes
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pursues, explores, and develops ways to ensure own work is as effective as possible within all relevant processes. Shares an analysis of process problems with stakeholders; discusses how to resolve the issue.
Ensures Accountability
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
Communicates Effectively
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others' comments. Creates rich documents and reports.
Manages Ambiguity
Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Embraces change, staying focused, positive, and effective. Addresses problems without clear solutions, making substantial progress.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
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