Posting number: 966
Department: Development Services Department
Job classification: Principal Planner
Posting type: Open
Categories: Environmental Services, Planning and Development, Architecture
This position performs professional work in town planning and urban design, under the supervision of the Planning and Zoning Director.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Provides professional planning support for City programs, including neighborhood plans, zoning overlays, transportation studies, park design, city buildings, and related studies.
Contributes creative and innovative professional guidance in the implementation of planning and zoning policies and programs. Analyzes town planning and urban design problems, identifies consequences, and implements recommendations in support of goals. Develops strategies and recommendations related to growth, development, redevelopment, revitalization, and the physical organization of the community.
Assists in the re-write and preparation of amendments and updates to the elements of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, the Zoning Code, and the City Code.
Participates in the review of Planning and Zoning Division applications, including Development Review Committee (DRC), comprehensive land use plan amendments, re-zonings, developments of regional impact, notice of proposed change applications, annexations, site plans, plats, abandonments, and conditional uses.
Prepares staff reports for Planning and Zoning Board and City Commission meetings.
Presents findings and staff recommendations to supervisors, neighborhood groups, applicable Boards and Committees, the Planning and Zoning Board, and the City Commission.
Provides information to applicants, property owners, and the public on the comprehensive land use plan, zoning codes, and city codes. Assists applicants, citizens, and City employees throughout the development review process.
Represents the Planning and Zoning Division at various public meetings, including civic and homeowner association meetings. Responds to inquiries from the public regarding planning and zoning activities.
Reviews and analyzes plans for proposed construction covering residential, mixed use projects, and commercial projects to determine conformity to applicable Zoning Codes, regulations, and maps.
Consults and coordinates with City staff in other Departments, as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Studies, or related field. Master’s degree in a related field, preferred.
AICP certification, preferred.
Five (5) years of professional planning, architecture, urban design or landscape architecture experience.
Valid Florida Driver's License.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Known as The City Beautiful, Coral Gables stands out as a planned community that blends color, details, and the Mediterranean Revival architectural style.
Coral Gables is a major employment center, with almost as many people working in the City as living there. The Coral Gables economy is comprised of local and international businesses, but unlike other parts of Florida, it is not influenced as strongly by seasonal shifts. The City is especially desirable to businesses because of its proximity to Miami International Airport, the Port of Miami, and downtown Miami, while also being convenient for executive housing. In addition, a vintage style trolley connects many of the commercial districts, Grand Avenue and the Metrorail. The City has a strong offering of banking, investment institutions, health care, and professional services, as well as being the international headquarters for Bacardi and Del Monte Fresh Produce. The University of Miami (UM) is also located in Coral Gables, and is the City's largest employer.
UM, a research university, is ranked 50th among the nations top-tier institutions in the U.S. News & World Report ratings of "America's Best Colleges." Also located within the City is Northwestern University's prestigious Kellogg School of Management Executive MBA Program. Coral Gables' lower schools offer strong academic and international programs including an international baccalaureate program at Coral Gables Senior High and at Gulliver Preparatory School.
The City provides excellent municipal services, including an accredited Police Department, as well as a Class 1 Fire Department and a Class 1 Building Division. In addition, Coral Gables has been named a Tree City USA for the last 31 consecutive years, and selected as a Playful City USA for eight years in a row.
Excellent municipal services, high quality of life, convenient access, responsible growth and a diversified economy make Coral Gables a highly desirable place to live, work and play.
