R93-179RESOLUTION NO. R93-/7~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A
REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DIRECTOR
OF PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH
DESCRIPTION IS ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, upon recommendation of staff, the City Commission
has found it to be in the best interests of the City to revise the
job description for the Director of Planning and Zoning;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY 0FBOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission does hereby authorize and
approve a revised job description for Director of Planning and
Zoning, attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Section 2.
upon passage.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ~ day of November, 1993.
ATTEST:
CITY OF B.O~0N BEACH,
Mayor ~ /
~M~r P em /. ~
FLORIDA
Cit~ Clerk
(Corporate Seal)
Job. desc.
Planner
10/27/93
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ZONING
Nature of Work:
This is responsible professional and administrative work as
the City Planner. Work involves responsibility for formulating and
carrying out technical details and phases of the general plan for
the future comprehensive development and implementing the land
development regulations of the City. The employee in this class
supervises and directly participates in the performance of
specialized planning activities and research essential to the
preparation of the general plan and Land Development Regulations.
~e i~ responsible f6r the coordination and successful execution of
studies ~d programs. ExamPles.of__ such studies and
programs
can
include, but are not limited to: property, disp°siti~n of public
land, and long range planning matters such as the development of a
master ~Plan C~veri~g trafficways, land use, parks, and recreation
.lities. ~esponsible for updating and amending the
of the City. This would also include
· City's eligibility for any and all federal grants.
Work is direction of the City Manager,
but wi considerable for individual judgement and
initiative and is reviewed by conference and by observation of
results achieved.
Task Statement(s):
Note: These examples are intended only as illustrations of
the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this
class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not
exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related, or
a logical assignment to the position.
Assigns and checks progress of the technical planning activities of
the department.
Suggests time priority of specific projects in accordance with
their necessity and desirability and the time limits set for
completion.
Reviews applications for Planning and Zoning Board for changes in
zoning, changes in zoning ordinances, subdivision of land, vacation
of streets, site plans and other land developments petitions.
Prepares guidelines of surveys to be prepared and specifies who
will be involved in the makeup of the master plan.
Oversees all budgetary matters and equipment used within the
department.
Prepares final reports and recommendations to the Planning and
Zoning Board.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ZONING
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Acts as technical advisor to Department Heads and similar officials
on planning matters.
Performs related work as required.
Makes application and applies for any type of grants in which the
City may be eligible to participate.
Performs the following executive type duties: interviews, selects
and trains employees; directs work assignments; maintains
production records for use in supervision of control; appraises
productivity or efficiency for the purpose of recommending
promotions or other changes in status; handles complaints and
grievances, plans work, and provides safety of employees.
~ossess thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of the
City and regional planning.
Speaks or writes to public groups and civic organizations.
Possess considerable knowledge of economics, municipal finance,
Urban sociology and the principles and practices of architecture
and traffic engineering as applied to urban planning.
Diirects and performs technical research to study, analyze and
present in report form the results of such research.
Directs a continuous and comprehensive urban planning program.
Maintains current information on any and all available grants.
EStablishes and maintains an effective working relationship with
other employees, supervisors, and other departments/agencies;
creates a positive and professional impression in dealing with the
general public.
Makes appropriate decisions and reacts with good judgement in
changing situations or under pressure.
Education and Job Related Experience:
Over five (5) years job related experience as a City Planner or
ASsistant City Planner in the State of Florida and Bachelors
Degree, Masters Degree preferred, in Urban or City Planning.
Prefer member of American Institute of Certified Planners or an
equivalent combination of training, education and experience. Must
have a current valid Florida Driver's license.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ZONING
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Physical Demands:
Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with this
classification:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or
up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of
force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are
in excess of those for sedentary work. Light work usually requires
walking or standing to s significant degree. However, if the use
Of arm and/or leg controls ~quire exertion of forces greater than
that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the
job is rated for light work.
Types of physical demands usually associated with this
classification:
Talking, hearing, seeing: (talking expressing or exchanging
ideas by means of spoken word). (hearing perceiving nature of
sounds by ear). (seeing - the ability the perceive the nature of
Objects by the eye).
Environmental Conditions:
Physical surroundings usually associated with classification:
The worker is subject to inside Environmental conditions;
protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from
temperature changes.
Machines~ Tools~ Equipment and Work Aids which may be
representative, but not all inclusive of those commonly associated
with this type of work:
Telephone, adding machine, blueprints, guide books, measuring
instruments, public records, federal and state statute books,
reference books, etc.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ZONING
Nature of Work:
This is responsible professional and administrative work as
the City Planner. Work involves responsibility for formulating and
carrying out technical details and phases of the general plan for
the future comprehensive development and implementing the land
development regulations of the City. The employee in this class
supervises and directly participates in the performance of
specialized planning activities and research essential to the
preparation of the general plan and Land Development Regulations.
He is responsible for the coordination and successful execution of
studies ~d programs. Examples.of such studies and programs can
include, but are not limite~ to: property, disposition of public
land., and long range p
master plan
analyzing the City's e~
W0rk is ~erformed under the
but with considerable
initiative and is reviewed by
results achieved.
the development of a
land use, parks, and recreation
Dle for updating and amending the
· City. This would also include
any and all federal grants.
rection of the City Manager,
~Or individual judgement and
conference and by observation of
Task Statement(s):
Note: These examples are intended only as illustrations of
the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this
class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not
exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related, or
a logical-assignment to the position.
Assigns and checks progress of the technical planning activities of
the department.
Suggests time priority of specific projects in accordance with
their necessity and desirability and the time limits set for
completion.
Reviews applications for Planning and Zoning Board for changes in
zoning, changes in zoning ordinances, subdivision of land, vacation
of streets, site plans and other land developments petitions.
Prepares guidelines of surveys to be prepared and specifies who
will be involved in the makeup of the master plan.
Oversees all budgetary matters and equipment used within the
department.
Prepares final reports and recommendations to the Planning and
Zoning Board.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ZONING
Page 2 of 3
Acts as technical advisor to Department Heads and similar officials
on planning matters.
Performs related work as required.
Makes application and applies for any type of grants in which the
City may be eligible to participate.
Performs the following executive type duties: interviews, selects
and trains employees; directs work assignments; maintains
production records for use in supervision of control; appraises
productivity or efficiency for the purpose of recommending
promotions or other changes in status; handles complaints and
grievances, plans work, and provides safety of employees.
Possess thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of the
City and regional planning.
Speaks or writes to public groups and civic organizations.
Possess considerable knowledge of economics, municipal finance,
urban sociology and the principles and practices of architecture
and traffic engineering as applied to urban planning.
Directs and performs technical research to study, analyze and
present in report form the results of such research.
Directs a continuous and comprehensive urban planning program.
Maintains current information on any and all available grants.
Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with
other employees, supervisors, and other departments/agencies;
creates a positive and professional impression in dealing with the
general public.
Makes appropriate decisions and reacts with good judgement in
changing situations or under pressure.
Education and Job Related Experience:
Over five (5) years job related experience as a City Planner or
Assistant City Planner in the State of Florida and Bachelors
Degree, Masters Degree preferred, in Urban or City Planning.
Prefer member of American Institute of Certified Planners or an
equivalent combination of training, education and experience. Must
have a current valid Florida Driver's license.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ZONING
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physical Demands:
Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with this
classification:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or
up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of
force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are
in excess of those for sedentary work. Light work usually requires
walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use
of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of forces greater than
that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the
job is rated for light work.
Types of physical demands usually associated with this
classification:
Talking, hearing, seeing: (talking expressing or exchanging
ideas by means of spoken word). (hearing perceiving nature of
sounds by ear). (seeing - the ability the perceive the nature of
objects by the eye).
Environmental Conditions:
Physical surroundings usually associated with classification:
The worker is subject to inside Environmental conditions;
protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from
temperature changes.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids which may be
representative, but not all inclusive of those commonly associated
with this type of work:
Telephone, adding machine, blueprints, guide books, measuring
instruments, public records, federal and state statute books,
reference books, etc.