PRINCIPAL PLANNER - LAND DEVELOPMENT

This is advanced professional planning and supervisory work for the Land Development Division in the Department of Planning.

Work involves a variety of analytical and supervisory tasks related to Land Development. The incumbent works with independent judgment in the application of professional planning techniques and principles in routine as well as unusual planning problems.  The work requires the exercise of judgment in determining courses of action for the development and presentation of material. This position is distinguished from that of the Land Development Planner by considerable professional responsibility and wide latitude of responsibility in developing objectives and goals related to land development. Administrative direction and guidance are received from the Chief of Land Development or higher-level administrator.

Assists the Division Chief with overall administrative oversight of the Land Development Division.

Supports the Division Chief in identifying, overseeing, and implementing process improvement initiatives, including monitoring progress, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring effective execution.

Supervises and coordinates staff responsible for the review of Special Permits, Rezoning Applications and Comprehensive Plan Amendments; facilitates staff training and professional development.

Prepares and delivers presentations and reports to Planning Department Boards, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board, the City Commission, and the City Manager; collects and analyzes planning data; and prepares supporting materials.

Prepares and reviews staff reports and recommendations for Planning Department Boards including the Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board and City Commission; presents findings at public hearings. 

Develops and recommend amendments to the City’s regulatory use standards to refine review processes and ensure positive planning outcomes for major development proposals.

Oversees the preparation and review of maps, reports, and statistical analyses supporting planning initiatives.

Evaluates studies prepared by external consultants and provides recommendations on land use, zoning, and development policy matters.

Conducts research and prepares reports on planning topics, including redevelopment, population trends, economic conditions, housing, tourism, land use, and public infrastructure.

Conducts field inspections and site evaluations as needed. 

Represents the City and Department at public meetings, boards, and interagency coordination efforts.

Performs other related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in City, Regional or Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration or a closely related field 

• Thorough four (4) years) progressively responsible urban planning experience.

       OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of the required experience mentioned above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Certification(s) from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Congress for New Urbanism(CNU-A), and/or competency with Geographic Information System (GIS), InDesign, Sketch-up or other relevant software are desirable.

NOTE:

Must be willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and nights.

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
 
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. 

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:  

1. Proof education in the form of a Bachelor's degree (or transcripts) in City, Regional or Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration or a related field. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
2. To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: copy of high school diploma, or equivalent, OR any higher accredited degree such as an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's degree or higher.

3. Completion of a Professional Certificate Program, including those issued upon finishing training programs or coursework, are not accepted as standalone documentation for meeting the minimum educational requirement mentioned above. Applicants must submit proof of qualifying education, such as an accredited high school diploma or its equivalent, degree seeking credits, or college/university degree or transcripts explicitly outlined in this job announcement.

4. A valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida (Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintained valid throughout employment.

*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies: 
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
• A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
• A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the Florida Department of Education

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified. 

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility. 

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
 
FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.

Form VP1: VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE
Form VP2: CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION
FORM VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE 

Selection Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:

A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission
B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission
D. Properly executed valid lease agreement
E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission
F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission
G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission
H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission

City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.
 
Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.

                                                                   OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE