Planner I:  To provide professional land use planning in the review and processing of rezone petitions, special exceptions, developments of regional impacts, development of critical concern and small area comprehensive plan amendments as associated with rezone petitions.  

Duties:

• Reviews and processes rezones, special exceptions, developments of regional impacts, development of critical concern and small area comprehensive plan amendments; prepares and assists with reports and recommendations; assists applicants and the public with questions and factual findings.
• Prepares staff reports, public hearing packets, adhere to eGenda timeline criteria.  Accurately post billable hours into LIMS program.
• Makes presentations, including providing factual findings and reports, to the public and the Planning Commission. 
• Participates in neighborhood workshops, preliminary and pre-application meetings with applicants.
• Participates in Planner of the Day (POD) program assisting the general public, County agencies and  departments with general information and reports.
• Assists with zoning ordinances and land development regulations.
• Develops and conducts special studies and analysis, Neighborhood Workshops, CIVICS events, and other specific project work as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications:  A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Geography, or a closely aligned and related field and a minimum of two (2) years related professional planning experience. A Master’s Degree may substitute for one year of required experience.  Planning experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis depending on the type of experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:  GIS Mapping experience is a plus.

Job Competencies:  Principles and practices of land use and public facilities planning, local and state laws, rules and regulations pertaining to land use planning, project management skills, facilitation skills, positive interpersonal skills, professional public speaking skills, strong written and oral communication skills.  Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software and become proficient in County used software such as LIMS, SharePoint, ArcGIS, eGenda, KRONOS and other software which the County may utilize.

Sarasota County Government is committed to wellness and successful applicants must be tobacco free for twelve months preceding date of application.

Drug Free Work Environment             EOE/AA/ADA