Deputy Growth Management Director
CITY OF LAKE WALESFlorida, United States
Posted February 14, 2024
56971.2 - 91000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The City of Lake Wales, established in 1917, serves a population of 15,000 residents in Polk County, Florida, from its central location on the peninsula’s highest ground. The municipal government delivers essential public services, including fire and police protection, water and wastewater utilities, street maintenance, parks and recreation, library programs, and airport oversight. Lake Wales distinguishes itself through its abundant clear lakes and rolling hills, offering year‑round recreational opportunities and a high quality of life. Employees enjoy a collaborative culture that prioritizes community engagement, transparency, and responsive governance.
Job Description
The Deputy Growth Management Director position requires advanced professional level planning and administrative policy advisory duties. Work involves a variety of technical and analytical functions relating to comprehensive plans, land development regulations, development review, regional planning, and urban design.
Requirements
- Reviews applications for proposed developments, comprehensive plan amendments, and map amendments.
- Documents review process and records procedural compliance.
- Drafts amendments to Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive Plan text amendments.
- Prepares ordinances, staff reports, and meeting agendas.
- May require knowledge of GIS functions in variety of venues, which may include exporting GIS data and producing a variety of maps.
- Attends public meetings, presents in front of Boards as directed.
- Provides expert advice to Boards regarding planning issues.
- Oversees coordination of the permitting process to include site development with building official, inspectors, planners, engineers, fire inspectors and other agency staff.
- Coordinates activities of other planning employees as directed by the Growth Management Director.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan