JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a professional planning position in the City's Planning Department carrying out research projects, independent studies, and responding to public inquiries. Reports to the Senior Planners.

Examples of Duties

1. Researches and prepares staff comments for zoning, land use, annexation, special exception, and variance cases.
2. Research specialized planning studies such as land use, traffic, economic base, utilities, neighborhood, and housing studies.
3. Reviews and prepares staff comments on site plans according to the Land Development Regulations.
4. Helps review traffic studies and coordinates comments with senior staff and other departments.
5. Researches and writes elements or revisions to elements of the comprehensive plan.
6. Performs annexation analysis.
7. Reviews and either approves or denies tree removal applications in accordance with the City's Tree Preservation Code.
8. Provides staff support to one or more of the following city boards: City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board, Downtown Development Commission, North Magnolia CRA Advisory Board, Ocala Tree Commission or West Ocala Neighborhood Revitalization Council.
9. Designs and develops project maps and databases as needed.
10. Meets with members of the public, outside firms, other governmental agencies, etc. to verbally respond to questions on subjects relevant to a specific area or to planning in general.
11. Compiles and analyzes statistical information.
12. Identifies grant programs, prepares applications, and administers grants.
13. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.