Location : Kissimmee, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 01825
Department: Community Development
Division: Planning & Design
Opening Date: 06/30/2023
Closing Date: 7/28/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description of Duties
Starting Salary: $66,892.80 – $73,590.40 Depending on qualifications and experience
Under direction, the purpose of the position is to perform complex planning activities including (1) land use, transportation, infrastructure and physical planning; (2) data research, inventory and analysis to support planning activities; and (3) report writing and development review to implement the County’s Comprehensive Plan. Employees in this classification function at entry professional level to perform skilled planning work. Objective is to execute the County’s program for its Comprehensive Plan in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations. Position is distinguished from that of the Planner II, by the level of independence the employee functions in, and the advanced laboring knowledge acquired through training and work experience.
Essential Job Functions
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
- Obtains data and performs required analysis to support the Comprehensive Plan and associated studies.
- Provides technical assessment of impacts of land use for both current and long-range planning activities.
- Reviews preliminary and final plans for development for compliance with Comprehensive Plan and development regulations.
- Coordinates Inter-departmental review of the development applications.
- Provides assistance to senior-level staff positions in both current and long-range planning activities.
- Assists in the long-range planning function of the department by providing information and analysis.
- Responsible for the distribution of demographic data to the general public.
- Assists applicants with submittal of plan amendment applications.
- Assists the general public and developers with the application of the future land use map as designated on their property.
- Participates in the review and implementation of the Land Development Code.
- Prepares and makes presentations to the Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, and community groups.
- Provides technical assistance at meetings.
- Conducts necessary research and analyzes collected data.
- Acts as project coordinator on assigned review projects and fulfills required job functions.
- May act as Team Leader on certain assigned projects.
- Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or related field supplemented by six (6) or more years professional planning experience within a similar public organization; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience.
- A Master’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration, or comparable field, is considered comparable to two (2) years of experience.
- A Certificate in Planning, Public Administration, or comparable field, is considered comparable to one (1) year of experience.
Miscellaneous:
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban and transportation planning; knowledge of State, County, and municipal planning, zoning, and development.
- Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work.
- Knowledge of the objectives associated with both long and short-range planning initiatives within assigned areas of planning.
- Knowledge of the body of available and current information resources applicable to the functions for technical research purposes and for special projects as may be assigned.
- Ability to interpret rules, regulations, and policies for effective decision-making in accordance with established precedent.
- Knowledge of required development applications.
- Interpersonal, leadership, planning, management, and communications skills; ability to communicate professionally verbally, in writing, and in presentations.
- Skill in researching, compiling, and summarizing statistical data and information materials.
- Ability to utilize personal computers, standard office equipment, and standard software applications, e.g., word processors, database software, and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with internal and external customers, industry professionals, co-workers, and the public.
- Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demand: Light
- 20 pounds maximum lifting
- Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 10 pounds.
- If less lifting is involved will require significant walking/standing
- If mostly sitting is involved will require push/pull on arm or leg controls
- Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
- Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
- Physical agility is required in kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching.
- Required to have clear vision at distances of 20 inches or less.
Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit the needs of our employees and their families. Following is a snapshot of our core benefits.
Medical and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee. In addition, the County contributes 83% to the dependent(s) premium coverage. Department Heads are eligible for Medical and Dental insurance coverage on the first date of employment.
Group Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Coverage
Deductions Per Paycheck
(26 Paychecks)
Employee Employee + 1 Family Health-HRA Base $0.00 $102.38 $159.25 Health-HRA Buy-Up $31.57 $138.89 $216.06 Dental Base $0.00 $11.99 $22.08 Dental Buy-Up $3.16 $18.14 $30.75 Vision $3.42 $6.84 $9.15 Short-Term Disability $0.00 N/A N/A Long-Term Disability $0.00 N/A N/A
County’s Contribution to the Medical Plan:
Coverage
Tier Annual
Contribution HRA Base Employee $9,807.72 HRA Base Emp+1 $15,091.96 HRA Base Family $22,921.08 Coverage
Tier Annual
Contribution HRA Buy-Up Employee $9,436.70 HRA Buy-Up Emp+1 $14,952.34 HRA Buy-Up Family $22,703.72
Medical Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): The County contributes $500 per employee or $1,000 for employee plus dependents, for medical and prescription-related expenses.
State-of-the-Art Employee Wellness Center: The County provides a private health center for County Employees and eligible dependents. The Employee Wellness Center offers an array of primary care services, including sick visits, enhanced by x-ray services, pulmonary tests, lab work, and a dispensary offering over 200 generic medications onsite. Services at the Wellness Center are offered at no cost to the employees and their eligible dependents.
- Employees who are enrolled on the County’s Medical plan have access to the Employee Wellness Center on day one of employment. The Wellness Center is available to patients 8 years of age and older.
Basic Life Insurance Policy: At no cost to the employee, equal to one time the employee’s annual salary, rounded to the next thousand dollars. Employees can opt to buy additional Life Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability: At no cost to the employee. The County offers Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at 60% of the employee’s weekly base salary. The employee has the option to purchase an additional 10% coverage.
Membership in the Florida Retirement System: This benefit cannot be easily matched by a traditional 401k plan. Current County contributions are:
• Regular Class – 11.91%
• Special Risk – 27.83%
• Senior Management – 31.57%
The Florida Retirement System (FRS) offers two retirement plans – the Investment Plan and the Pension Plan. Both plans are subject to a mandatory 3% employee contribution.
457b Deferred Compensation Program is also available to help employees boost their retirement saving goals, with pre-tax and post-tax contributions, as well as IRA plan options.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their family membersat no cost.
Employee Wellness Program promotes various activities to encourage total well-being including physical, emotional, and financial health. Rewards can be earned.
Gym Membership Reimbursement up to $20.00 per month.
Vacation and Sick Leave accruals as follows:
Vacation Accruals Per Month 1 month to 5 years 8 hours 5 years and 1 month to 10 years 10 hours 10 years and 1 month to 15 years 12 hours 15 years and 1 month to 20 years 13.34 hours 20 years and over 16.66 hours
Sick Leave Accruals Per Month Full-time Employees 8 hours Part-time Employees 4 hours
11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday (to be chosen by the Employee)
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Thanksgiving-Day After
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Paid Bereavement Leave:Up to three (3) working days off with pay if funeral or memorial services are less than 200 miles from Kissimmee and up to five (5) working days off with pay if funeral or memorial services are more than 200 miles from Kissimmee.
40 hours of Administrative Leave per fiscal year for Exempt employees.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,600 per Calendar Year, for degree-seeking employees. The degree must be related to the employee’s position.
Employee Recognition Program: Monetary rewards are available.
Sick Leave Bank: Available to employees experiencing a catastrophic medical-related event, with up to 240 hours, per fiscal year. Enrollment required.
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Do you possess a Degree in Planning or a related field? If so, please list the major/concentration. (Education must be demonstrated in the “Education” section of the application.) If no, list N/A.)
02
Briefly explain and list your years of professional planning experience. (Experience must be demonstrated in the “Work Experience” section of the application.) If none, list N/A
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Do you have professional experience within a public organization? If yes, please explain your experience. (Experience must be demonstrated in the “Work Experience” section of the application.) If none, list N/A.
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Do you possess a Certificate in Planning, Public Administration, or a comparable field? If yes, please provide the type of certification you possess. (Please ensure to include the certification information in the Certificates and License section of the application.)
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Briefly explain your experience with Comprehensive Plan and development regulations. If none, list N/A.
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Do you possess a valid Driver’s License? If Yes, what state?
Required Question