Salary: $60,174.40 Annually
Location : Kissimmee, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 02363
Department: Community Development
Division: Planning & Design
Opening Date: 11/21/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
General Description of Duties ** Position subject to close at any time** NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAY GRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.
Under direction, the purpose of the position is to perform simple planning activities, including land use, environmental, transportation, infrastructure, and physical planning; plans review, including site plans and development applications; and report writing and development review to implement the County's Comprehensive Plan. Employees in this classification function at an entry-professional level to perform skilled planning work. The objective is to execute the County's program for its Comprehensive Plan in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
Essential Job Functions The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
- Obtains data and performs required analysis to support the Comprehensive Plan and associated studies.
- Provides technical assessment of impacts of land use and zoning for both current and long-range planning activities.
- Reviews preliminary and final plans for development for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and development regulations.
- Coordinates Inter-departmental review of the development applications.
- Provides assistance to senior-level staff positions in both planning and zoning activities.
- Assists in the long-range planning function of the department by providing information and analysis.
- Responsible for distribution of demographic data to the general public.
- Assists applicants with submittal of plan amendment applications.
- Assists the general public and developers with the application of the future land use map as designated on their property.
- Participates in the review and implementation of the Land Development Code.
- Assists senior staff in preparing and making presentations to the Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, and community groups.
- Provide technical assistance at meetings.
- Performs duties as assigned/necessary that are related or logical in assignment to the position.
Minimum Qualifications Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Public Administration, or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and/or experience.
Miscellaneous: Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban, environmental, and transportation planning; knowledge of State, County, and municipal planning, zoning, and development.
- Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work.
- Knowledge of the objectives associated with both long and short-range planning initiatives within assigned areas of planning.
- Knowledge of the body of available and current information resources applicable to the functions for technical research purposes and for special projects as may be assigned.
- Ability to interpret rules, regulations, and policies to support effective decision-making in accordance with established precedent.
- Knowledge of required development applications.
- Interpersonal and communications skills: ability to communicate professionally verbally, in writing, and in presentations.
- Skill in researching, compiling, and summarizing statistical data and information materials.
- Ability to utilize personal computers, standard office equipment, and standard software applications, e.g., word processors, database software, and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with internal and external customers, industry professionals, co-workers, and the public.
- Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with direction.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS: Physical Demand: Light
- 20 pounds maximum lifting
- Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 10 pounds
- If less lifting is involved, it will require significant walking/standing
- If mostly sitting is involved, it will require push/pull on arm or leg controls
- Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
- Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
- Physical agility is required in kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching.
- Required to have clear vision at distances of 20 inches or less.
Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit the needs of our employees and their families. For additional information and details, visit the page.
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Are you a U.S. Military Veteran?
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Do you have a degree in Planning or a closely related field? If yes, please specify the type of degree and major/concentration. If not, please write N/A.
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Do you possess a valid Driver's License? If yes, what state?
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