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Department:
Building Services
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Salary Range:
$37.3901 - $54.6138 Hourly / $77,771.44 - $113,596.66 Annually
Job Posting Period:
April 29, 2026 - Until Filled
Job Description:
Based on experience, the applicant could qualify for either a Development Review Chief Planner or Development Review Sr. Planner position. The salary range for each is listed below.
Development Review Chief Planner Range - $41.2179 - $54.6138 / $85,733.33 - $113,596.66 Annually
Development Review Sr. Planner Range - $37.3901 - $48.6072 / $77,771.44 - $101,102.87 Annually
Overview
To provide advanced professional level development review activities of a challenging and responsible nature in connection with growth and orderly development of the City in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and other statutes, ordinances and regulations related to land use.
Essential Functions
Prepares maps, edits data, and performs analyses using the City's Geographic Information System (GIS).
Develops and/or supervises the development of various statistical analyses and planning studies for the current planning programs.
Confers with governmental officials and the general public.
Makes presentations to the Planning Board and the City Commission.
Prepares reports and recommendations to the Planning Board and City Commission on rezonings, conditional uses, site plan and zoning text amendments and on other assigned projects.
Participates and chairs Development Review Committee meetings.
Reviews and coordinates large scale building permit applications.
Prepares and delivers speeches to business, professional, civic and neighborhood groups and associations.
Performs related work as required.
The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.
Minimum Qualifications - Chief Planner
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, or closely related field,
Six (6) years of progressively responsible planning experience, including four (4) years in a leadership or supervisory role with a recognized planning agency,
OR Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, or closely related field with eight (8) years of progressively responsible planning experience with a recognized planning agency, including a minimum of four (4) years in a leadership or supervisory role,
Or the equivalent in education, training, and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities,
Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners is preferred,
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.
Minimum Qualifications - Sr. Planner
Master Degree in Urban Planning, or closely related field.
Four (4) years of progressively responsible planning experience at the regional or local government level; or a Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, or a closely related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible planning experience at the regional or local government level.
Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners is preferred.
Completion of a supervisory training course within one (1) year of employment is required.
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.
Job Based Competencies
Advanced knowledge of the principles and accepted practices of City planning and urban design.
Comprehensive knowledge as to methods of collection and analysis of planning data and the preparation of planning reports and studies.
Considerable knowledge of public administration, statistics, economics, and sociology as related to municipal planning.
Ability to understand, explain, and apply in an impartial manner, related regulations pertaining to zoning, urban design, and development.
Ability to carry planning assignments to completion through the formation of creative planning solutions.
Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate employees and participate in technical research on economic sociological and planning problems.
Ability to create maps and edit data using the City's Geographic Information System (GIS).
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with subordinates, supervisors, other city departments and officials, other government agencies, and the general public.
Ability to present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in oral, written, and graphic form.
Ability to interpret current legislation, rules and regulations.
Ability to address civic organizations and committees.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Be technically competent, detail oriented and highly organized.
Responsibility
Under the direction of and responsible to the Department Head or designated representative. Supervises, plans, directs and reviews the work of planners and other lower level positions as assigned to specific projects and activities.
Physical Requirements
This is primarily sedentary work requiring limited physical effort. Position requires visual acuity for reviewing, checking, preparing, and maintaining written and computer files. Incumbent is required to have sufficient hearing to accurately perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Manual dexterity to operate standard office, data entry, and word processing equipment is required.
Public Contact
Considerable contact with the public and with key officials in other local and state government agencies.
Retirement Benefit
The City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021. To learn more about what this benefit may mean for you, please visit MyFrs.com. Please note that if you are hired to work for the City of Sarasota as an FRS employer, you will be asked to complete a form to certify your FRS status, as there may be an impact to any FRS benefit you are already receiving.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Jake Brown our ADA Coordinator. Jake can be reached via email at Jake.Brown@sarasotafl.gov or via phone at 941-263-6299.
For questions pertaining to general employment or job application status, please call 941-263-6476, or email HR@sarasotafl.gov