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Studio 67Salary
$93,793.53 – $150,069.65 Annually
Location
North Port, FL
Job Type
Full Time
Department
Development Services
Opening Date
06/13/2025
Closing Date
7/25/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
General Description
The City of North Port is seeking a Planning and Zoning Manager. Located along Florida’s beautiful Gulf coast, the City of North Port prides itself on the use of innovative planning practices with a focus on achieving a thriving and lasting built environment for our residents. The Planning and Zoning Manager oversees the Planning and Zoning Division. General responsibilities for this position include management of division activities including special planning studies and projects, current and long-range planning functions, and supervision of division staff. The Planning and Zoning Manager also interprets and implements the Comprehensive Plan, Unified Land Development Code, and other applicable plans and codes; participates in meetings with the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board, Zoning Hearing Officer, and City Commission; composes staff reports and participates in development review; and reviews the work of employees in the division. A full list of the job functions is available at the link below. The City of North Port offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes 13 paid holidays, vacation/sick leave, and remote work/flexible work schedules subject to department approval. The City also boasts an emphasis on employee well-being and, in recognition of these efforts, recently received the dual recognition of the Aetna Workplace Wellbeing Award and the Platinum Bell Seal for Mental Health of America in Workplace Mental Health for 2024!
Essential Job Functions
- Manages division activities relating to planning, special studies, and projects, which includes the gathering of planning data, preparation of reports, general meeting preparation and the implementation of projects.
- Supervises and evaluates Planning and Zoning Division employees, including employee professional growth and development.
- Develops, plans, manages, and evaluates programs, projects and policy areas resulting in a major impact on the community.
- Oversees and monitors the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Development Regulations.
- Interprets the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Use and Development Regulations and ensures implementation by staff.
- Reviews and obtains proper interpretations of laws, rules and regulations affecting planning functions, or grant requirements.
- Reviews and prepares recommendations on all land development permits.
- Correlates a variety of statistical and planning data for comprehensive plan proposals; prepares technical reports and applications relative to various special projects.
- Oversees and monitors the administration of grants and programs.
- Assists in preparation of budget for assigned program, system, or section activities.
- Provides technical assistant to other departments, divisions, outside agencies and the general public.
- Attends and represents the City at other agency meetings; prepares and presents public presentations.
- Serves on various committees and advisory boards representing the City.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles and practices associated with planning, methods of collecting and analyzing planning data and preparing planning reports and studies.
- Knowledge of Planning and Land Use Development Regulation and the City Comprehensive Plan.
- Ability to manage and evaluate the work of professional personnel.
- Ability to ensure effective administration of the Planning and Zoning Division including compliance with City regulations and procedures, and grant and contract administration.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple high-level projects at the same time, in a timely manner.
- Excellent leadership and managerial skills, to include team building, mediation, and motivational skills.
- Excellent customer service skills, including ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to present ideas, findings, and recommendations concisely and effective to the proper agency or board.
- Ability to plan, organize and use mature judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions in accordance with established policy.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
Education and Experience:
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Urban and Regional Planning, Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Public Administration or related field.
- Seven (7) years of professional planning experience; including four (4) years in a supervisory capacity.
(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license by date of hire.
- Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or equivalent licensing directly related to an applicable area of specialization is desired.
Emergency Response Responsibility
Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.
Veterans Preference Statement
The City of North Port, FL is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.
Employer
City of North Port
4970 City Hall Blvd
North Port, Florida, 34286
Phone
(941) 429-7156
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