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Planner III

Salary

$85,987.26 - $125,183.90 Annually

Location

Boynton Beach, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

202500461

Department

Planning & Development

Division

Planning & Development

Opening Date

09/02/2025

Closing Date

9/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Purpose of Classification

The Planner III performs advanced professional urban planning work with limited supervision. Employees in this classification are responsible for complex planning assignments requiring technical expertise, problem-solving, and independent judgment. Planner III serves as a technical resource for junior staff, reviews and analyzes major development applications, and contributes to long-range and current planning projects. This position bridges the gap between the Planner II and Senior Planner roles, handling more complex tasks than Planner II while not carrying the same level of leadership or policy oversight as Senior Planner.

Essential Functions

Reviews, analyzes, and processes complex development applications, rezoning requests, site plans, variances, annexations, and comprehensive plan amendments for compliance with City codes, policies, and State statutes.

Prepares detailed staff reports, findings, and recommendations for presentation to the Planning & Development Board, City Commission, and other advisory bodies.

Provides professional planning expertise to citizens, developers, consultants, and City staff on zoning, land use, and urban design issues.

Conducts advanced research and analysis related to land use, housing, transportation, environmental sustainability, and economic development.

Prepares maps, graphics, and other visual materials using GIS and related software to support planning initiatives.

Drafts code amendments and assists in updates to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Regulations, and design guidelines.

Facilitates public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder outreach sessions to gather input on planning initiatives.

Serves as project manager for medium to large-scale planning projects, coordinating across City divisions and outside agencies.

Provides mentorship and technical guidance to Planner I and Planner II staff, reviewing work for accuracy and completeness.

Assists Senior Planner and Planning & Zoning Director in strategic planning initiatives, grant applications, and special studies as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Architecture, Public Administration, Geography, or a related field.

+ Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, zoning, or land development review.

+ Master’s degree in Planning or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

+ American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.

Supplemental Information

+ Strong understanding of Florida planning statutes, zoning practices, comprehensive planning, and land development regulations.

+ Knowledge of site planning, urban design principles, and environmental review processes.

+ Proficiency with GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office applications.

+ Ability to interpret and apply codes, regulations, and technical data to real-world development proposals.

+ Strong oral and written communication skills for preparing reports and conducting public presentations.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with independent judgment.

+ Ability to provide mentorship and technical support to less experienced planners.

The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)and Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City’s hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of __ hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

01

Do you hold a Bachelor’s degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Architecture, Public Administration, Geography, or a related field? Please specify.

02

Do you have at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, zoning, or land development review? Please provide details.

03

Do you have a Master’s degree in Planning or a related field that could substitute for one (1) year of the required experience?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you currently hold an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Boynton Beach

Address

100 E. Ocean Ave

City Hall - Human Resources

Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435

Phone

5617426275

5617426275

Website

http://www.boynton-beach.org

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