Planner I - Planning & Development Services

Major Functions

The County of Volusia is seeking a Planner I for the Planning and Development Services Division. This position is located in DeLand, Florida, and will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and presenting planning, environmental, and socio-economic information used to review development proposals, develop public policy, and support the Land Development Activity. All candidates applying for this position must have excellent writing, presentation, and analytical skills, the ability to read legal descriptions, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, applicants, and the public. The candidate must be able to meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments and projects. Candidates must have practical knowledge of planning practices and subdivision and zoning regulations. Excellent customer service is a must, in keeping with Volusia County's customer service standards.

Illustrative Duties

(NOTE:These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position)

• Conducts land use surveys in the field. Interprets aerial photos, maps, and archival information needed to assemble planning studies.

• Initiates and completes research projects, including plat, deed, parcel, and site plan history, with minimum supervision.

• Assists in the drafting of regulations governing the use and development of land.

• Prepares written reports and presents planning information and data, graphically and orally to elected officials, Boards, citizens, and agencies.

• Assists other Planners in the preparation of land use plans and other elements of the planning program.

• Attends training exercises related to the performance of duties.

• Performs related work as required.

• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.

• Must adhere to Federal, State, County, and Local ordinances.

• Responds to emergency situations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of planning principles, practices, and standards.

• Demonstrates basic knowledgeof

Comprehensive Plans, Land Development, and ZoningRegulations.

• Knowledgeoffact-findingandresearchtechniquesnecessaryforplanning.

• Knowledgeoflanduseregulations.

• Abilitytogatherdataandpresentitverbally,graphically,andinwriting.

• Abilitytopreparevariousplanningstudies,landuseplans,orelementsthereof.

• Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions.

• Abilitytointerpretapplicablefederal,state,andlocalplanninglegislation,rules,andregulations.

• Abilitytocommunicateeffectively,orallyandinwriting.

• Abilitytoestablishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationships.

• Ability to work under stressful situations.

• Ability to perform project management in an organized and deadline-oriented manner, under the supervision of the Land Development Manager.

• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office, GIS, and other applicable software.

• Ability to learn county software, including AMANDA.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical and professional journals, manuals, reports, abstracts, statistical data, and legal documents. Ability to perform general mathematical functions. Ability to write comprehensive reports relaying detail, data, and information. Ability to speak publicly. Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions.

Environmental Demands: Generally inside work.

Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception) to operate motorized vehicles. Ability to lift, carry, push, pull a minimum of 10 pounds.

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.