Senior Urban Planner

7 days ago


Miami Gardens, Florida, United States City of Miami Gardens, FL Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Urban Planner to join our team at the City of Miami Gardens, FL. As a key member of our Planning and Zoning Department, you will be responsible for managing complex planning projects, including comprehensive plans, master planning, and urban design.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform lead work in organizing, coordinating, and monitoring development projects.
  • Administer, interpret, explain, and enforce zoning ordinances, policies, and procedures.
  • Evaluate and review development projects for consistency with the Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive Plan policies of the City.
  • Review and process a wide range of zoning applications and building permits.
  • Prepare text and map amendments for updates to both the Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive Plan.
  • Prepare and present staff reports and recommendations to the City Council for public hearings.
  • Provide information on zoning requirements to the public, other staff, design professionals, and elected officials.
  • Assist in the preparation and implementation of community plans and other long-range planning projects as assigned.
  • Conduct research and analysis, appropriately utilize technical and statistical information, and write reports for special projects on various topics.
  • Provide project management and contract management for consultant services contracts.
  • Organize and coordinate public input and participation for a variety of planning initiatives.
  • Represent the Planning and Zoning Department at meetings of boards and committees within the City or at other levels of local government, working groups, and committees on planning matters.
Requirements
  • A Master's Degree in urban and regional planning or a closely related field with at least 5 years of planning experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in urban and regional planning or a closely related field with at least 7 years of planning experience.
  • Planning experience must include managing projects at a responsible level for state, county, or local government planning agency or private organization directly involved in community planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design, community development, or land development and design.
  • American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) Certificate is preferred.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license throughout employment.
Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms.

The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet. Work is performed in an office setting within a controlled environment.

Lift and move maps from cabinets and various locations. Ability to identify and distinguish colors for color map production.

May be required to work outside in various weather conditions when doing field work. May be required to work late after normal work hours to attend meetings, solicit public input, or provide public assistance.

Work schedule is Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with two evening City Council meetings per month.

Benefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only.



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