JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

• Coordinates, develops, interprets and implements the Village's Comprehensive Plan.
• Coordinates, develops and implements the Village's Land Development Regulations and other land use regulations.
• Formulates recommendations for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations for submittal to the Village Manager.
• Plans, monitors and promotes economic development initiatives for the retention and enhancement of business activities.
• Reviews and disseminates information pertaining to legislation adopted by the Village Council and other agencies that regulate and manage development in the Village.
• Reviews local business tax receipt applications (occupational licenses), alcohol beverage licenses, and permitting of residences, commercial, offices, apartments and condominiums, and accompanying accessory structures and uses for compliance with the Village's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations.
• Oversees GIS personnel and projects.
• Administers the Village's Local Business Tax Receipt (Occupational License) Program.
• Prepares and submit reports and studies as requested by the Village Manager.
• Attends Zoning Board meetings, Village Council meetings, and other periodic meetings as needed.
• Meets with members of the general public to address planning issues.
• Assists and provides information on land use matters to the public on a daily basis.
• Submits annual budget estimates and accompanying descriptions of need to the Village Manager and supervises the control and expenditure of departmental appropriations
• Develops and implements a departmental operations and procedures manual.
• Evaluates staff performance annually. Disciplines department employees for violation of Village or Department Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Recommends hiring, firing, promotional decisions and other employee status changes to the Village Manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Planning or a related field such as Public Administration. A master's degree is preferred. Five (5) years of professional and supervisory experience in planning and/or zoning in the public sector, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel.
• Must have a working knowledge of Arc Info or other GIS mapping application and AutoCAD.
• Must maintain high ethical, honesty and moral standards.
• Must be prepared and available to work during a hurricane in the Village's EOC.
• Must be fluent in the English language. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.
• Must be a non-smoker.
• Applicants must complete all requirements established by the Village of Pinecrest for employment. This may include, but not limited to, a written examination, typing test, psychological screening to determine suitability for the position, polygraph examination, comprehensive background investigation, and a job-related medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening test.
• The minimum qualifications may be waived by the Village Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a licensed driver status in the State of Florida.
• Ability to perform several tasks at one time.
• Ability to maintain a high level of organization.
• Ability to prioritize duties and meet department goals and deadlines.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters and exercise discretion.
• Ability and responsibility to effectively work independently, exercise discretion and independent judgment and maintain confidentiality and professionalism in the execution of duties.
• Ability to get along with others and work effectively and courteously with fellow workers, officials, other agencies and the public.