Environmental Planner I, II or III

Environmental Planner I, II or III

 

Class Title

Environmental Planner I, II or III

 

General Description Under the direction of the Natural Resources Manager, the Environmental Planner I/II/III performs professional environmental planning tasks of varying complexity relating to conservation, threatened and protected species management, mitigation and restoration plans, and sustainability and resiliency. Employees in this position must exercise judgement and may lead environmental planning assignments depending on their level.

Environmental Planner I – $ 56,976.93 – $74,070.01

Annually Environmental Planner II – $60,965.31 – $79,254.91

Annually Environmental Planner III – $74,685.13 – $97,090.67 Annually

Essential Job Functions

· Performs professional work related to a variety of environmental planning assignments.

· Assists with or manages environmental planning studies and reviews, consultant proposals related to environmental impacts, preservation, and mitigation, depending on level.

· Assists with development of environmental provisions for comprehensive plan amendments and land development regulations.

· Reviews re-zonings, annexations, site plans, landscape plans, and other development proposals for environmental impacts.

· Conducts research and prepares reports on variety of environmental topics.

· Assists with or develops plans, studies, and analyses for environmental, resiliency, and sustainability initiatives.

· Works in regional program areas relating to environmental resources planning, resiliency and sustainability, hazard mitigation, and others.

· Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to plans and studies.

· Schedules and conducts meetings with advisory boards and elected officials regarding environmental topics.

· Presents reports and other findings to staff, elected and appointed bodies, environmental advocacy groups, and others.

· May conduct site visits to undeveloped properties as needed.

· Occasionally engages in social and community education tasks outside of normal hours, as needed.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

· Knowledge of the philosophies, principals, practices, and techniques of environmental planning.

· Knowledge and experience in development processes as they relate to environmental issues.

· Knowledge of Florida threatened and endangered species, environmental challenges and opportunities, and other environmental issues specific to Florida.

· Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection.

· Knowledge of effective writing techniques.

· Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and GIS.

· Ability to present concise, detailed oral and written administrative reports.

· Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in person and in writing.

· Ability to plan, organize and use mature judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions in accordance with established policy.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, other interest groups, and the general public.

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Natural or Environmental Sciences, Biology, Environmental Planning, Ecology or a closely related field for Environmental Planner I. Master’s degree preferred for Environmental Planner II and strongly recommended for Environmental Planner III.

· Two (2) years of professional work experience in environmental planning or a related field for Environmental Planner I, four (4) years for Environmental Planner II, and more advanced experience for Environmental Planner III.

· AICP certification is desirable.

(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license by date of hire.

Physical Requirements

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee’s work is typically performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

 

Risk/Safety Conditions:

This position requires minimal exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.)

 

Physical Activities:

The work is mostly sedentary: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Additional requirements include: balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

 

Occasionally, the work may require moderate exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, outdoor weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme heat, odors, or dust).

 

Position requires the operation of a City vehicle.

 

(Occasional=1-3 Hrs.; Frequent=3-5 Hrs.; Constant=5-8 Hrs. – Per Workday)

 

Emergency Response Statement

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.