Planner - Affordable Housing

MISSION STATEMENT: To be a beacon of light by transforming lives in the Vincentian spirit of charity, justice, and mercy through interpersonal connectivity.

SUMMARY:
The Vincentian Properties Entry Level Planner will be responsible for assisting with planning a wide range of affordable housing projects from start to finish. The Planner will assist in assessing viable development properties for purchase, preparing due diligence reports that provide an overview of planning, land use, transportation, utilities, floodplain and environmental aspects of property, assist in preparing grant requests, coordinate with other professional in the development of site plans and building drawings, assist with the bid process for contractors, and learn aspects of the construction process pertaining to scheduling. The Entry Level Planner candidate must have knowledge of planning and some construction procedures and be able to coordinate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind and great organizational skills to work with local governments in developing affordable housing to meet the needs of the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job).

• Assists in the day-to-day coordination of Vincentian Properties Multifamily Developments
• Assists in Preparing/interpreting site plans, and development regulations
• Researches special planning projects and provides information on planning and development matters
• Evaluates applications for development approval, assists in preparing technical recommendations
• Analyzes policies and procedures to identify areas for improvement and streamlining
• Drafts  reports for submission to the local and State regulatory agencies and local government Planning Boards and decision-making Councils and Commissions. 
• Provides information and technical assistance relating to land use and development 
• Works on long range planning in collaboration with Planning team and city/county staff
• Understands Comprehensive Plans, Future Land Use Maps, Land Development Regulations (LDRs) & Zoning maps
• Assists with development consistency and compliance to the adopted Comprehensive Plan and LDRs
• Assists the Planning & Development Manager in reviewing and administering specific  objectives for planning projects and appropriate actions for multifamily development
• Assists in the development of budgets for operating expenses 
• Provides work product for the Planning and Development Department
• Assists with coordination of planning activities performed by private consultants, contractors, and coordinates with local government employees
• Attends meetings of city/county boards and committees
• Assists in site plan review, Comprehensive Plan and LDR amendments, field inspections and helps in preparation of planning/development reports
• Assists in presentations to approving Boards/Councils
• Compiles statistical data for population, economics, housing, and other topics
• Reviews building permit applications for consistency with land development regulations (LDRs)
• Tracks requests for information and submittals via appropriate logs
• Assists in monitoring active construction sites
• Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project
• Assists in coordinating with consultants and in obtaining necessary building and development permits
• Assists in obtaining permits and licenses from appropriate authorities
• Evaluate development progress and prepare progress reports
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
• Attend meetings at the construction sites 
• Assist in maintaining accurate project documents
• Assist in the transition of property to asset management
• Assist in the preparation of closeout packages for projects
• Collaborate and coordinate  with utility companies and city agencies 
• Assist in finalizing and updating construction schedules and project status
• Performs other related job duties as assigned

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complies with all applicable training requirements.
• Complies with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures.
• Complies with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs.
• Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team.
• Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. Mission.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions).

• Able to speak, write and understand English.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic and economic groups.
• Flexible work schedule including evenings and nights as needed.
• Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to organize, self-motivate, and deliver results.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Possess strong work ethics.
• Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening.
• Valid Florida driver’s license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Mission driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion.
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally.
• A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance.

Evidence of deep alignment with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. Mission and Values.
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions).

• Understanding of general construction procedures and land use and planning principles 
• Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards
• Outstanding communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• A team player with ability to learn leadership abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments and meet deadlines
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite. (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be able to work independently without continued supervision.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Construction Management, or Architecture preferred.  
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is desired, not required.

GENERAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made, if appropriate, to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of job. 
• Working in an office/site requires prolonged sitting at the computer workstation, standing, bending, reaching, lifting up to 40lbs. and some driving. 
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, calculators, telephones, and other office equipment. 
• It is required to regularly sit, speak, and listen, the employee is required to walk, use hands and fingers to type, operate equipment, and maintain records and notes. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL DEMANDS: 

• Must handle new and diverse work problems on a daily basis. 
• Personal maturity is an important attribute. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. 
• Must have the ability to listen objectively to people, perceive the real problem and assist in bringing issues to a successful conclusion. 
• Must relate and interact with, volunteers, clients, contractors, visitors, and employees at all levels within the Agency. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Environment will occasionally become noisy due to interactions among clients and staff. 
• There may be the possibility of being exposed to communicable disease, possible exposure to verbal abuse or similar behavior from residents/clients. 
• On an as needed basis, employees may be called upon to work outside of the established work schedule or work odd hours. 
• All information associated with the Agency is confidential.  St. Vincent de Paul CARES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 
 About St. Vincent de Paul CARES:
SVdP CARES is a non-profit organization committed to ending homelessness: making it rare, brief, and one-time. With “Housing First” principles at the core, all SVdP CARES programs are built on the belief that everyone has the right to live in dignified and affordable housing with a healthy disregard for all community-perceived barriers to housing including employment history, criminal/credit background, mental health, addiction, or religious practices. SVdP CARES works to rapidly house those experiencing homelessness within 30 days and concurrently connect them to resources and stabilization support services to assist their needs. SVdP CARES serves 19 counties across 7,678+ square miles of Florida including Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, Desoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole, and Sumter counties. Everyone is welcome through our doors, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

About St. Vincent de Paul CARES:

SVdP CARES is a non-profit organization committed to ending homelessness: making it rare, brief, and one-time. With “Housing First” principles at the core, all SVdP CARES programs are built on the belief that everyone has the right to live in dignified and affordable housing with a healthy disregard for all community-perceived barriers to housing including employment history, criminal/credit background, mental health, addiction, or religious practices. SVdP CARES works to rapidly house those experiencing homelessness within 30 days and concurrently connect them to resources and stabilization support services to assist their needs. SVdP CARES serves 19 counties across 7,678+ square miles of Florida including Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, Desoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole, and Sumter counties. Everyone is welcome through our doors, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

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