Performs intermediate professional work collecting, organizing and evaluating planning data. Employees in this classification assist boards and commissions; conduct research; review projects for compliance with the Collier County Land Development Code; assist in the review and update of the Land Development Code ordinances and amendments; coordinate divisional plan reviews; maintain records; and prepare reports.

• Conducts plan review of site development and site improvement plans for compliance with the Land Development Code (LDC); researches, reviews, prepares, and/or approves executive summaries, zoning certificates for all businesses obtaining occupational licenses, temporary use permits, and building permits; reviews applications for development in redevelopment areas.
• Presents petitions before the Collier County Planning Commission.
• Updates, reviews or prepares Land Development Code ordinances and amendments; prepares staff-initiated Growth Management Plan amendments; provides staff review and analysis of public initiated Growth Management Plan amendments; provides technical planning review and processing of Growth Management Plan amendments.
• Provides support to various sections within the Department regarding verbal clarification and/or interpretations and research; conducts and develops research relevant to planning through the use of the Internet, libraries, professional organizations, experts, surveys, field interviews, committees, public meetings, etc.; research and review innovative planning initiatives toward the development and potential implementation for Collier County.
• Reviews site development plans: coordinates and attends pre-application meetings; evaluates application submittals for accuracy and sufficiency; coordinates the review of the project; provides mediation when disagreements occur; reviews all submittals and re-submittals for compliance.
• Provides the public with information related to the status of projects; assists the public at the front counter for all questions related to zoning and development regulations; answers questions from the public concerning population, demographics, and redevelopment issues.
• Conducts site visits of properties.
• Conducts and participates in meetings and training; coordinates various committees.
• Performs record keeping; maintains files; composes memos and letters.
• Compiles and develops collected data into reports concerning planning issues; research planning and development practices; prepares documents, studies, and analyses for implementation of the redevelopment plan and the Comprehensive Plan/Growth Management Plan.
• Meets with property owners, business owners, and residents to discuss their planning needs and concerns.
• Provides technical and advisory services to County officials and other County staff as required.
• Proposes and drafts amendments to the Land Development Code.
• Oversees the development of the Commercial Inventory.
• Prepares scope of work for consultant services to develop comprehensive long-range planning studies.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Two (2) years of related experience
• Candidates without a related degree should possess an additional four (4) years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

• May be required to obtain and maintain certification(s) related to area of assignment.
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
• This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.