Principal Planner

Summary Objective

Under limited supervision, responsible for planning, organizing, budgeting and implementing the City's urban and community planning programs or current planning operations. Responsibilities include research and preparation of reports for such items as land use, economic base, transportation, urban design and precinct plans, zoning and subdivision regulations; directing studies related to neighborhood renewal, economic development, landscape planning and other physical planning; directing a systematic database, demographic projects, and ongoing evaluation of alternative planning strategies available to the City. Depending on the position, responsibilities include managing either urban design planning initiatives or current City planning operations, supervising professional and technical personnel, and a variety of administrative and personnel-related work. Work involves extensive contact with government officials, attorneys, public and private agencies, citizens, citizen groups, and other City departments; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional planning, public administration, architecture or a closely related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in urban planning, urban design or related discipline, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

A valid Florida driver's license is required.

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification or registration as an architect is highly desirable

The City of Riviera Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer . All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he / she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Riviera Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE :

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City's hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.

Job Posted by ApplicantPro