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Bulletin-PRINCIPAL PLANNER Bulletin

PRINCIPAL PLANNER
(See notes: Open & Closed Recruitment)
Recruitment #A2028-00-o16560

Date Opened:     10/30/2009 11:59:00 AM
Filing Deadline:     11/13/2009 11:59:00 AM
Salary:     $53,435.00 - $84,822.00/year
Department:     PLANNING COMMISSION
Job Type:      Open Recruitment
Employment Type:     
Full-Time

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MAJOR FUNCTION

Performs duties managing and supervising the research and analysis of information to write reports in support of the development, evaluation, monitoring and implementation of comprehensive studies, plans, programs, and land development regulations.

MAJOR DUTIES

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

  • Supervises the work of professional staff, by scheduling, assigning and reviewing work, providing training and counseling and evaluating performance.
  • Manages the collection, analysis, and presentation of facts and trends for use in evaluating land development proposals and community growth and development plans, studies, and reports.
  • Manages the extraction of information to be used in studies and reports relating to land use, economic base, transportation systems, utility systems, community facilities, population, housing and neighborhood plans and programs.
  • Manages the writing and interpretation of zoning, subdivision and other land development regulations.
  • Manages the writing of future land use, transportation, community facility plans, and other comprehensive plans.
  • Manages the analysis and presentation of data for use in the development of capital improvement plans and programs.
  • Represents the organization at interdepartmental and intergovernmental meetings.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

  • Considerable knowledge of comprehensive planning principles and practices.
  • Considerable knowledge of laws and regulations governing comprehensive planning.
  • Considerable knowledge of data collection methods and statistical analysis techniques.
  • Skill in the application of managerial techniques, including the performance evaluation process.
  • Skill in making presentations to groups.
  • Ability to proof own work and the work of others.
  • Ability to prioritize work.
  • Ability to work effectively with others.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to plan, organize, staff, direct, control and supervise the work of others.
  • Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data and to develop logical conclusions, reports and presentations.
  • Ability to use appropriate computer applications and supervise others in their use.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Note: Minimum Qualifications MUST be attained before the recruitment ending date.

Graduation from an accredited four year degree granting college or university with a major in urban or community planning; and
Four years of experience as a community planner; two years of which were as a community planning project leader.

OR

A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in urban or community planning; and
Three years of experience as a community planner; two years of which were as a community planning project leader.

OR

Graduation from an accredited four year degree granting college or university; and
Five years of experience as a community planner; two years of which were as a community planning project leader.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AT TIME OF APPLICATION

If you believe that you qualify for this position based upon education or training you have received, you will be required to provide a copy of your official college transcripts or copy of diploma from the accredited college/university, and/or a copy of a certificate indicating your successful completion of any required training, before your qualifications will be evaluated.

 

Note: If you will be faxing copies to the Civil Service Office, please include your full name and last four digits of your social security number, and fax the required documents to (813) 272 - 5620.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

  
  • Application Screening (Civil Service Office)
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  • Performance Exam, if required (Civil Service Office)
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  • Written Exam, if required (Civil Service Office)
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  • Establish List (Civil Service Office)
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  • Department Selection Interviews (Hiring Agency)
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  • Background Investigation (Hiring Agency)
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  • Job Offer (Hiring Agency)
  • CONCLUSION

    OPEN AND CLOSED RECRUITMENTS:  We are running concurrent Closed (Internal) and Open recruitments. Internal candidates on a closed eligibility list must be considered first, prior to a selection being made from the open eligibility list. To be considered for the same classification under Open recruitment, internal candidates must also apply under the open recruitment process.

    VETERANS' PREFERENCE:  Preference will ONLY be entitled upon initial appointment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans. Documentation to support entitlement to preference MUST be provided at the time of application.

     

    DRUG-FREE WORK PLACE:  The employers of Hillsborough County have implemented a drug-free workplace and all offers of employment are conditioned on job applicants successfully passing a drug test.

     

    NOTE: Depending on the agency of employment, individuals hired may be required to review Hillsborough County driving eligibility criteria and acknowledge their understanding of its provisions.

     

    NOTE: Employees are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters affecting the County.  They are required to work in their normal job duties or other activities within their skills and capabilities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with existing rules and procedures.

     

    EXAMINATION: Applicants will be competitively rated on the basis of their training and experience. 



     

     
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