Performs intermediate professional work collecting, organizing, and evaluating planning data.

• Conducts plan review of site development and site improvement plans for compliance with the Land Development Code (LDC); researches, reviews, prepares, and/or approves executive summaries, zoning certificates for all businesses obtaining occupational licenses, temporary use permits, and building permits.
• Presents petitions before the Collier County Planning Commission.
• Provides support to various sections within the Division regarding verbal clarification and/or interpretations and research; conducts and develops research relevant to planning through the use of the Internet, libraries, professional organizations, experts, surveys, field interviews, committees, public meetings, etc.
• Provides the public with information related to the status of projects; assists the public at the front counter for any and all questions related to zoning and development regulations.
• Conducts site visits related to petition submittals and zoning certificates for compliance.
• Conducts pre-application meetings to review plans in the preliminary stages of developing a project to give direction to applicants.
• Conducts and participates in meetings and training; coordinates various committees.
• Presents information on various planning-related topics to focus groups, school children, the business community, residents, special committees, professional organizations, Planning Commission and County Commissioners, requiring public speaking and the preparation of visual presentations; serves as a liaison with the public.
• Performs record keeping; maintains files; composes memos and letters.
• Compiles and develops collected data into reports concerning planning issues; research planning and development practices.
• Meets owners and residents to discuss their planning needs and concerns.
• Provides technical and advisory services to County officials and other County staff as required.
• Proposes and drafts amendments to the Land Development Code; interprets and applies the Communications Tower Code; interprets the Sign Code; interprets maps, legal descriptions, and zoning laws.

• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
• This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.