Job ID: 34700

Salary
Planner I: $23.56 - $37.69 (based on qualifications)

Planner II: $27.37 - $43.79 (based on qualifications)

Planner III: $31.80 - $50.89 (based on qualifications)

Orange County Zoning Division is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Planner I, II or III, depending on qualifications. This is a responsible, professional position. Tasks assigned to this position require exercising independent professional judgment based upon prior experience and using the best available data for determining appropriate strategies in the development and presentation of data, reports and recommendations.

This position is within the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) Section of the Zoning Division and is responsible primarily for the processing of variances and special exception requests and all support functions for the BZA. Under general supervision, the position conducts research and analysis and generates reports and compiles information for presentations to various boards and groups.

Minimum Qualifications
Planner I:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration or closely related field. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Planner II:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration or closely related field and two (2) years of professional experience in planning, land use or zoning. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Planner III:  Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration or closely related field and four (4) years of professional experience in planning, land use or zoning. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Preferences
Planner I:  Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration or closely related field. Professional experience in planning, land use or zoning.

Planner II:  Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration or closely related field. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification.

Planner III:  American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification