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Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. The Position Looking for a collaborative and innovative work environment. Search no further. The City of Hollywood is hiring for a key vital role in our Planning & Urban Design Division. The Planner II performs advanced professional planning work involving development review, project management, and public engagement in a fast-paced municipal environment. The ideal candidate will possess several years of planning experience, demonstrated expertise in development review and zoning analysis, and the ability to effectively present complex projects before advisory boards, elected officials, and the public. This position requires strong organizational skills, sound professional judgment, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while providing exceptional customer service. Starting Salary For Position Is $69,629.25 - $80,000 Annually Dependent On Qualifications 20260108182710_20251217064709_Hollywood Backdrop for Job Posting.jpg Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don't Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let's Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply Now! For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl .

JOB SUMMARY

This is responsible work in urban planning and management. The Planner II is an intermediate level staff, responsible for project managing planning applications, reviewing, circulating, and providing Planning opinions on development proposals and land use studies with respect to City requirements in conformity with the City and County Comprehensive Plans and relevant State Statutes. Planner II's assist in various aspects of the planning process, supporting the development and implementation of planning initiatives and projects in accordance with city regulations and comprehensive plans. An employee in this class is responsible for the study and presentation of data fundamental to a comprehensive municipal planning program. Work involves individual or team participation in the development of major planning reports. Functional supervision is received from an administrative superior through consultation and review of completed work.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review, and circulate applications, prepare and coordinate comments with respect to City requirements, conformity to the Zoning and Land Development Regulations, City and County Comprehensive Plan and state interests on complex development applications including Comprehensive Plan amendments, re-zonings, site plans.
• Consult with stakeholders such as: Internal city departments, developers, planning consultants, property owners, legal counsel, the public, the State, and other agencies in these reviews.
• Collects, compiles, tabulates and analyzes data and factual materials fundamental to a comprehensive planning program.
• Assists in the formulation and administration of the City's Comprehensive Plan, City- Master Plans, and Land Development Regulations.
• Conducts planning and zoning studies.
• Prepares planning and zoning reports for municipal administration, external agencies, committees, boards, and the City Commission.
• Reviews site and permit plans for compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Disseminates information to the public on planning, zoning and development regulations; makes interpretative decisions regarding zoning and development regulations.
• Creates and process zoning verification letters.
• Responds to email, telephone, or in-person inquiries; greets the general public, and development industry; disseminates information on planning, zoning and development regulations; and provides information on departmental services and functions.
• Aids in the preparation and coordination of various elements of the Development Review Process.
• Respond to general inquiries and provide effective and informative customer service.
• Develop and implement strategies for managing growth and development within the city.
• Coordinate and conduct public engagement initiatives to actively involve community members in the planning process for planning projects.
• Supervises technical personnel in the gathering of raw data for use in various land-use studies.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performing other duties as required.

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