PRINCIPAL SITE PLANNER

Join Palm Beach County's Planning, Zoning and Building Department as a Principal Site Planner and take on a leadership role guiding the growth, design, and livability of our community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage, lead, and supervise professional and technical staff within the Zoning Division.
* Assign and manage development review applications projects within the Division to ensure consistency with County's land development regulations and Comprehensive Plan while ensuring high-quality performance and outcomes.
* Oversee the implementation of land development regulations, including, but not limited to: site planning, architectural or landscape review regulations, land use planning, data management, and/or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) compatibility, and project design.
* Review and prepare staff reports and land development regulations.
* Prepare and make presentations, including representing the Division at public hearings and meetings with the Board of County Commissioners, Zoning Commission, industry representatives, and the public.
* Coordinate with other County and service delivery agencies on the review and analysis of Zoning development applications and complex projects.
* Coordinate with zoning applicants, representative agents and attorneys, advisory bodies, and the general public on zoning applications and land development information.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:
* A Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban/Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, GIS, Archeology, Business/Public Administration, or closely related field; minimum of three (3) years of experience with a planning, zoning, or regulatory agency, including two (2) years of supervisory experience, or
* A Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban/Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, GIS, Archeology, Business/Public Administration, or closely related field; minimum of one (1) year of experience with a planning, zoning, or regulatory agency, including two (2) years of supervisory experience, or
* An unrelated Bachelor's Degree; minimum of four (4) years of experience with a planning, zoning, or regulatory agency, including two (2) years of supervisory experience, or
* An Associate's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban/Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, GIS, Archeology, Business/Public Administration, or closely related field; minimum of five (5) years of experience with a planning, zoning, or regulatory agency, including two (2) years of supervisory experience, or
* Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of seven (7) years of experience with a planning, zoning, or regulatory agency, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred qualifications include:
* Experience in public speaking at advisory boards and/or public hearings (must specify on application),
* Architectural design review or enforcement experience (must specify on application),
* Experience managing a team of professional and technical staff,
* Experience utilizing GIS,
* Drafting land development regulations experience (must specify on application)
* Master's Degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, or Architecture.
Why work for Palm Beach County?
Working for Palm Beach County means building a meaningful career while enjoying outstanding benefits:
* Health, dental, life and disability insurance
* Generous vacation and sick leave + 13 paid holidays annually
* Participation in the Florida Retirement System - your choice of Pension or Investment Plans
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Did you know that your student loans may be forgiven as a public employee? Your time worked as a public employee with Palm Beach County can assist you in having your student loans forgiven through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
* 457(b) deferred compensation program
* Paid parental leave
* Tuition reimbursement
* And more!