SENIOR PLANNER
SALARY: $48,672 – $67,724 DOQ
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
MAJOR FUNCTION:
Under general supervision, responsible for a variety of tasks associated with professional level planning work in conducting independent studies, completing planning projects, and regulating the growth and development of the City in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and other statutes, ordinances, and regulations related to land use and community development. The Senior Planner position requires analytical thinking and problem-solving, team-oriented participation, excellent public relations, interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, good public presentation and customer service skills. This is a highly visible position that requires exceptional customer service skills to promote the City as a customer-friendly environment. Candidates must have knowledge of Word, Office, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience in GIS, Photoshop and Publisher is preferred. Position requires specialized knowledge of departmental operations and is characterized by complex and varied duties which may involve different and unrelated processes and methods requiring varied knowledge and abilities and/or a broad range of skills.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in city and regional planning and five years of progressively responsible local government planning experience or a Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in city and regional planning and two years of local government planning experience. Must have a valid Florida drivers’ license. Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
APPLY ONLINE: Please visit https://www.cityofnewportrichey.org/jobs/senior-planner/ for an application and further details. (EOE/DFWP)
