Department:
Planning and Development Services
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Sarasota County Government has an excellent opportunity to be a Current Planner with our Planning and Development Services Department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for land use planning and its application and a strong understanding of planning and zoning principles. In this role, you’ll work alongside our diverse team on the review and processing of land use change petitions focusing on infill development, re-development, and large-scale developments within our growing county. You will oversee the day-to-day management of current development projects to include rezone petitions, special exception petitions, small area comprehensive plan amendments as associated with rezone petitions, and large-scale developments. We are proud of our collaborative team of staff, where each member is a valued contributor to the success of the County. If you have excellent communication skills and are a team player, apply today to join this dynamic team!
Up to $2,000 relocation available for those moving 50+ miles to join the premier community where people choose to live, work, and play!
Planner I
Entry level position assisting higher level Planners, providing professional land use planning in the review and processing of rezone petitions, special exceptions, and small area comprehensive plan amendments and critical area plan amendments as associated with rezone petitions.

To thrive in this position, you must have-

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography or closely aligned and related field.
• A minimum of six months related professional planning experience or related planning internships.
• Master’s degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Planning experience can substitute for education on a year for year basis depending on the type of experience. (GIS Mapping experience is a plus.)

Starting Pay Range: $55,577.60 - $60,008.00/ year, based on your experience.
Planner II
Intermediate level position, providing advanced professional planning work in the Current Planning division processing Comprehensive Plan Amendments, rezones and special exceptions, large-scale development developments to include Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs) and Developments of Critical Concern (DOCCs), Critical Are Planning (CAPs) studies, and special projects as assigned. Serve as a member of the Development Review Coordinate team as needed. Make presentations to the public, advisory boards, neighborhood groups, Planning Commission, and the Board of County Commissioners.

To thrive in this position, you must have-

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Urban and Regional Planning, Geography or a major recognized by the American Planning Association as related field, and a minimum of four (4) years related professional planning experience.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Planning experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending on the type of experience.

Starting Pay Range: $61,131.20 - $82,534.40/year, based on your experience.
Planner III
Advanced professional position, participating in a project management capacity as lead planner and primary project resource to county initiatives directed by the County’s Comprehensive Plan and Plan Amendments, Critical Area Planning (CAP) studies, revitalization/redevelopment plans, large-scale developments, Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs), Developments of Critical Concern (DOCCs), strategic planning initiatives, and public/private development plans. May mentor/monitor one or more Planners and provide regular input to Planner I’s and II’s on projects and assignments. Make presentations to the public, advisory boards, neighborhood groups, Planning Commission, and the Board of County Commissioners.

To thrive in this position, you must have-

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Geography or a major recognized by the American Planning Association as a related field, AND a minimum of six (6) years related professional planning experience, of which two years have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in large and complex projects.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Planning experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending on the type of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AICP certification.
• Project Management experience.
• GIS Mapping experience.

Starting Pay Range: $67,246.40 - $90,792.00/year, based on your experience.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team,
please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents
. You will need to present the following items on your first day:
1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options:

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)

1. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!

• • Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
  A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.
  We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.
  Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.
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