Planner

Position : Planner

Department : Community Development

Reports to : Community Development Manager

Emergency Classification : Essential

FLSA Classification : Non-Exempt

Pay Grade : 110

Are you a forward-thinking planning professional with a passion for shaping vibrant, resilient communities?

As a Planner with the Town of Fort Myers Beach, you'll play a key role in guiding responsible growth, supporting sustainable development, and enhancing the community's unique coastal character. This position works closely with leadership and the public to ensure that land use decisions align with the Town's strategic vision, environmental priorities, and quality-of-life goals. If you're ready to make a lasting impact in a dynamic municipal environment, we encourage you to apply.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach Offers a Competitive Benefits Package!

• Health & Wellness : Comprehensive health insurance with low deductibles and annual maximums. The Town covers 100% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums. Benefits include employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, gym membership reimbursement, and more.
• Work / Life Balance : Employees accrue 16 hours of paid leave monthly, plus 1 sick day and a birthday annually. The Town observes 14 paid holidays and offers flexible scheduling options.
• Retirement Planning : Immediate vesting in a 401(a) / 457(b) pension plan with generous employer contributions.
• And More!

Join a team that values your well-being and future while supporting a community that's rebuilding stronger and smarter every day.

Position Summary

The Planner is responsible for guiding land use and development within the Town through the application of professional planning principles and practices. This position performs a variety of duties related to long-range planning, zoning, site plan review, community development, and public engagement. The Planner works to ensure that growth and development are consistent with the Town's Comprehensive Plan and support its economic, environmental, and social goals, while fostering sustainable and well-planned community growth.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation

If assigned, employees in this classification will be required to report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Education, Certification, and Experience :

Relevant work experience may substitute on a year for year basis for education requirements.

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

Physical Requirements

Environmental Requirements

Sensory Requirements

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drugfree Workplace.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach provides Veterans' Preference in employment for eligible veterans, spouses of veterans, and qualifying family members, in accordance with the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs guidelines.

How to Claim Veterans' Preference :

If you require assistance or have questions about this process, please contact Human Resources at (239) 896-4284 or hr@fmbgov.com.

Employment at the Town of Fort Myers Beach is contingent upon your successful completion of the following :

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