Senior Planner

Job Status: 
Open - open and accepting applications

Salary: $81,120-$135,200.00. Based on experience and qualifications

Category: Full Time, FLSA Exempt

Job Title: Senior Planner

Summary:      

Performs professional level duties providing staff services in the area of community planning, zoning, land management, historic preservation, and information resources including reviewing proposed developments to ensure compliance with the Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive Plan Policies; and implementing, evaluating and initiating amendments to City of Marathon’s Comprehensive Plan through various planning processes and projects.

Education and/or Experience:

Requires a Master’s degree with major course work in urban planning or related field and six years' experience in professional planning work or equivalent field; excellent communication skills; ability to summarize and communicate in written and oral forms; be highly organized and detail-oriented; knowledge of state and federal programs and resources such as census, economic development, environmental, historic preservation, floodplain management, housing, and transportation; and experience with GIS and other computer applications and software including databases, spreadsheets and word processing. Advanced degree and AICP certification or Planner-In-Charge certification preferred.

Special Requirements for all positions: Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license.Successful applicants must undergo a drug test, driver’s license and background check. E.O.E, Drug Free Workplace. Veterans preference given.  Email resume, application, three letters of professional recommendation and proof of education to HR@ci.marathon.fl.us or fax to 305-289-4143.