City of Tampa

Senior Planning Coordinator (#101510) N38

$42.77-$64.16 Hourly / $7,413.47-$11,121.07 Monthly / $88,961.60-$133,452.80 Yearly


Nature Of Work

The employee in this class is responsible for performing highly responsible professional work in developing and leading city planning projects that require a multi-disciplinary approach. The position requires a strong knowledge of the City of Tampa’s Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Map, and Land Development Code. A demonstrated command of public policy, administration, and public engagement are highly preferred. Experience addressing municipal elected officials, and plan public planning and land use organizations is preferred  Under general supervision, the employee is required to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment as well as tact and diplomacy in providing technical consultation to city officials, the public, City Council and other interested groups. Tasks are of more than average difficulty and require the employee to possess a strong knowledge of land use planning techniques and legal terminology.  Work is reviewed through conferences, presentations, and results obtained.

Examples of Duties

Serves as the point of contact for consulting teams, State of Florida, city staff, and the public on various assigned planning projects.

Oversees the quality assurance of required planning documents, ensuring contract compliance.

Manages the public engagement process, coordinates planning teams.

Conducts presentations for city staff, the public, and City Council, leading charrettes and providing lead technical assistance for project deliverables.

Provides planning support for complex projects and updates to the City of Tampa Comprehensive Plan, particularly in the areas of land use and level of service analysis.

Serves as project lead in developing and delivering regular City Planning Department webinar sessions to inform and update residents on project status.

Coordinates and reviews development of short-range and long-range plans in conjunction with municipal officials; interfaces with legal department.

Develops, prepares, and processes text amendments to implement the Tampa Comprehensive Plan or other policy initiatives, including outreach and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

Assists in maintaining the content and navigation of the City Planning Department website and related media information.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:  content and interpretation of municipal zoning codes, regulations, and related ordinances; laws, rules, and regulations governing zoning code enforcement; building codes and ordinances; project management principles; the geographical layout of the city; principles and practices of land use planning; legal terminology; methods and techniques of research, data compilation, analysis, and documentation; effective supervisory techniques.   

Ability to:  develop short-range plans; collect, assimilate, analyze, and interpret data; formulate sound recommendations; prepare and effectively present oral and written reports; plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of others; interpret municipal zoning codes tactfully and impartially; establish and maintain effective working relationships with legal department staff, city officials, contractors, and others.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in urban planning, business or public administration or any closely related field with three (3) years progressively responsible experience in urban planning, zoning and/or land development.

An equivalent combination of education (not less than possession of a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above. A Working knowledge of Oracle Advanced Benefits or a comparable system is preferred.

Licenses or Certifications

Possession of a valid drivers’ license required.

Comments

Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.

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