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Location: Crystal River, FL

Assistant Growth Management Director

Salary: $60,000 - $90,000 DOQ

Job Summary
The purpose of this job/class within the organization is to assist in managing the operations of planning and development within the City. This job/class works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and uses analytical and critical thinking to make sound recommendations based on a range of land planning experience.

Essential Functions
Employees in this classification perform at a professional level as project manager assisting the department director with various planning projects.

  • Provides professional-level planning work in a variety of capacities, related to the use of land in the city, including development review, site plan approval, signage, landscape review, zoning and land use.
  • Provides assistance to the general public administering and interpreting applicable laws, codes, and regulations of the City’s land development code.
  • Confers with outside agencies, officials, neighborhood groups, developers, design professional, and realtors.
  • Conducts field/site inspections to determine compliance with applicable codes, zoning regulations and ordinances including permit review.
  • Prepares correspondence in response to public requests, questions, and concerns as it relates to city planning and land development matters.
  • Prepares and presents reports to planning commission and city council for various planning applications or land development requests (e.g. variances, supplemental uses, land development code amendments, comprehensive plan and rezoning requests, vacates, and annexations).
  • Participates in studies relative to the preparation and updating zoning and/or comprehensive plan ordinances.
  • Produces various maps, photos and renderings for meetings, or to include in PowerPoints for presentations.
  • Assists with floodplain management for CRS program.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Urban, City or Regional Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, or related field AND four (4) years of experience in development services, planning, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
  • CRA and redevelopment experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

  • AICP certification, CNU accreditation, and/or similar is preferred.
  • Certified Floodplain Manager and/or FEMA CRS experience preferred.
  • Valid Florida Driver License
  • Knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Requires ability to maintain courteous and professional relations with City staff, officials, community interest groups and the public.
  • Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of Products (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Other Skills and Abilities

  • Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
  • Effective customer service practices and appropriate interpersonal skills with diverse community members and other individuals. Ability to handle stressful situations.
  • Ability to analyze complex situations, problems and data in an impartial and effective manner, and use sound judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to work independently and with others.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

How to Apply
To apply please submit a cover letter, and a comprehensive resume to: Mary Helprin, Human Resource Director mhelprin@crystalriverfl.org