Job Description

Urban Planner | Bradenton, FL

Full-time | Hybrid

Kelly Engineering is seeking MULTIPLE Planners (Planner I, Planner II, Planner III, Senior Planner, Principal Planner) to join our client’s Planning and Zoning Department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, technical, planning and/or zoning assignments.

Salary: $45,000+ (Depending on qualifications and years of experience) + relocation expenses + full benefits package (see below)

Client is open to covering relocation expenses.

Overview

· Assists in review of small-scale or moderately difficult developments for compliance with codes.

· Prepares/assists with reports.

· Develops and conducts special studies and analysis.

· Assists applicants in the rezoning process.

· Assists in zoning ordinances and land development regulations.

· Provides support to other levels as required.

· May make presentations.

· Assists with plan amendments.

· Conducts analysis and consistency reviews.

· Confers with the general public, County Officials, and internal customers as required.

· Reviews tree removal and/or replacement operations on private developments; provides arboricultural technical assistance for other agencies; performs tree health analyses; conducts tree inventories; ensures compliance with tree-related provisions of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code.

· Conducts Zoning Review for Building Permits.

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Planning, Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, or field closely related to area of assignment

· 2+ years related professional planning experience or field closely related to area of assignment

· Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

· Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and policies applicable to environmental regulation, landscape design, urban forestry and planning, zoning, and subdivision/land use control.

· Valid driver's license with valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.

· GIS Mapping experience is a plus, but not needed for these roles

Employer benefits:

· PTO: 26+ days

· Paid holidays: 11 holidays

· Sick leave: 10 days

· Suggestion awards program

· Retirement contribution 10%: Pension plan or investment plan option

· Health insurance: Employer pays 88% of employee premiums and 80% of family coverage

· Dental and vision insurance

· Life insurance

· AD&D

· LTD/STD

· FSA

· Tuition reimbursement: Employer pays 80% of University of South Florida prevailing rates towards a degree course related to Employee’s current position

· Student Loan Forgiveness: You may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program with this employer.

Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

About the client

The client’s mission is to provide efficient, effective, responsive government that is always mindful of our sensitive natural environment while achieving the Commission’s vision for the County: a premier place in which to live and work and play.