JOB DESCRIPTION

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Which are not in any hierarchical order)

1. Analyzes development related data and plans, and prepares and presents recommendations on variances and Class B Special Use Permit requests to the City's Zoning Board of Appeals, and presents recommendations to the City Planning Board and City Commission on requests for major subdivision of land, Class A Special Use, Developments of Significant Impact, rezoning of land, land use plan changes, and make recommendations on minor and major amendments to the Planned Developments and Level I Site Plan Approvals. In addition to analyzing development-related landscape date and plans.

2. Prepares planning-related reports, documents and agenda for City of West Palm Beach officials, Committees, Boards and other agencies and organizations.

3. Responds to planning-related inquiries from the general public and other agencies and organizations.

4. Prepares amendments for code compliance, maps and graphics presentations for the department.

5. Participates and coordinates processing activities with other agencies relative to Request for Proposals, and corresponding completed plans and bids.

6. Assists in preparing and administering annual planning grants applications, updates other plans for compliance with Federal, State and other applicable regulations.

7. Monitors and provides assistance to the Downtown Action Committee, the Planning Board, and the Planning Board of Appeals.

8. Reviews and makes recommendations for building permit applications and occupational licenses.

9. Provides input pertaining to landscape components in neighborhoods, site and master plans and design guidelines.

10. Performs fieldwork and research for both current planning and comprehensive planning.

11. May supervise staff as assigned.

12. Prepares landscape design guidelines for code implementation.

13. Assist the City with capital improvements projects and other landscaping concerns.

14. Coordinates with State agencies regarding both policies and procedures as they relate to the City on landscape issues.

15. Assist Code Enforcement with landscape code issues.

16. Coordinates with the City's Resiliency & Climate Change Division concerning sustainability initiatives and projects for the City.