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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Assistant City Planner ($7,000 RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE BONUS)

Sunrise, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $113K/yr

NEOGOV is a company that collaborates with the City of Sunrise, which is dedicated to customer service and community development. The role of Assistant City Planner involves reviewing land development applications, assisting with code compliance, and coordinating activities related to community planning and development.

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Responsibilities

Participates in generalized and specific studies pertaining to land use, economic development, transportation, community facilities, water supplies, sewage treatment and disposal, and parks and recreation facilities in support of the overall comprehensive City plan

Reviews existing zoning provisions and makes recommendations for the revision of the Land Development Code and other ordinances

Reviews land development applications (site plans, special exceptions, variances, rezoning, etc.)

Reviews administrative applications (group home approvals, alcohol license approvals, restaurant outdoor seating approvals, etc.)

Reviews miscellaneous applications (extended hours licenses, pain management licenses, etc.)

Reviews building permits (new constructions, renovations, additions, accessory structures, and signs) and engineering (restriping)

Accepts submittals

Prepares related reports/documents

Assists with code amendments

Manages related databases; updates as needed (parking space counts, sign criteria, etc.)

Coordinates, presents, and develops graphical and other support materials for meetings and public hearings

Coordinates related activities with other departments about related projects

Reviews inquiries from City departments and the general public; researches issues raised; and prepares replies

Reviews site plans for the Development Review Committee; performs site inspections as necessary

Collects, compiles, tabulates, and analyzes data and factual materials fundamental to a comprehensive planning and zoning program

Prepares draft agendas for Planning & Zoning Board, Board of Adjustment, and public hearing notices

Attends meetings of various assigned boards and committees as required to make staff recommendations and respond to Board questions

Communicates with other municipalities and regional organizations on related topics

Performs related work as required

Qualification

Urban PlanningGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Permit Tracking SoftwareAICP CertificationData AnalysisCommunication SkillsTeamworkProblem Solving

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree

Considerable full-time professional level planning experience in the area of urban planning

Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire

PROOF OF HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or a closely related field preferred

Master's Degree desired

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certificate desired

Benefits

5% Supplemental Pay

City-Paid Medical Benefits

Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage.

Life Insurance: $50,000

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $50,000

Eye Care Reimbursement– $250 every two (2) fiscal years (Employee only)

EKG/Stress Test – Up to $150 reimbursement per fiscal year (Employee only)

Physical Examination – $250 reimbursement per fiscal year (Employee only)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral

Retirement: Employee Contribution = 8%

Vesting = 10 Years

Normal Retirement Benefit = 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year of creditable service

Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 3 best consecutive earning years

Maximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000.

Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service

Early Retirement = Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age

13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement

Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum

Longevity: Based on successful completion of full-time, continuous service with the City

Paid Holidays: Employees receive the following City-paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day

Annual Leave: Annual leave may be taken as earned. Maximum accumulation each fiscal year is 360 hours.

Annual Leave Cash Out (40 hours)

Annual Leave Cash Out – Department Deputy Directors Only (100 hours)

Floating Holidays: Upon completion of twenty-six (26) weeks of full-time employment with the City, employee shall be entitled to utilize up to five (5) floating holidays per fiscal year.

Perfect Attendance: For every six (6) months period in which, no sick or unpaid leave, an employee shall receive ten (10) hours of annual leave credited.

Sick Leave: Each employee earns (96) hours (12 days) of sick leave annually with no waiting period for use and a maximum accrual of 1,440 hours.

Sick Leave Conversion: After completion of one (1) year of continuous, full-time employment with the City, an employee may convert their unused portion of their first six (6) days of accrued sick leave into annual leave.

Bereavement: Qualifying City-paid Bereavement Leave as follows: In State = Up to 3 Days, Out of State = Up to 5 Days

Tuition Reimbursement: After two (2) years of full-time employment

Credit Union: We Florida Financial Bank & Credit Union – 8890 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FL. 33351

Optional Voluntary Benefits (paid by the employee): Single or Family Dental Insurance Coverage, Single or Family Vision Insurance Coverage, Accident Advantage, Life Insurance Coverage, AD&D, Long Term Disability Insurance Coverage, Long Term Care Insurance Coverage, Short Term Disability, Critical Care Protection, Cancer Protection Assurance, Mission Square Retirement Compensation Programs