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• Collects, compiles, tabulate and analyze data and factual materials fundamental to a comprehensive planning program.
• Supervises and mentors a team of professionals in utilizing GIS and statistical methods to analyze demographic trends and forecast population growth, informing long-term growth policies.
• Oversees the management of databases and complex data sets essential for GIS analysis, development and growth management initiatives.
• Prepares and reports development activity to internal and external stakeholders, utilizing GIS and data visualization to illustrate trends and support strategic decision-making.
• Consults with stakeholders including internal departments, developers, consultants, and governmental agencies to integrate GIS-based insights into planning, building and develop processes.
• Delivers written and oral reports to City Commission, Boards, and the public, utilizing GIS visualizations to enhance presentations.
• Provides support to junior staff in utilizing GIS tools and methodologies for growth management initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements, technological interventions, and policy changes, utilizing GIS data to drive efficiency within the department.
• Responds to inquiries from the public, to provide accurate and informative responses.
• Develops and implements strategies for managing growth and development, utilizing GIS-based predictive modeling and analysis.
• Consults with stakeholders such as: Internal city departments, developers, planning consultants, property owners, legal counsel, the public, the State, and other agencies in these reviews. Administers and coordinates the activities of subordinate personnel engaged in current and long-range planning.
• Represents and defends the planning opinions and interests on Quasi-Judicial items and other tribunals.
• Coordinates and conducts public engagement initiatives to actively involve community members in the planning process for planning projects.
• Organizes and facilitates public meetings, workshops, and outreach events to gather input, share information, and address community concerns regarding planning initiatives.
• Develops and implements strategies for managing growth and development within the city.
• Responds to email, telephone, or in-person inquiries; greets the public, development industry, and city officials; handles citizen complaints; disseminates information on planning, zoning, and development regulations; provides information on departmental services and functions.
• Attends City Commission, Planning and Development Board, and Historic Preservation Board meetings and makes presentations on specific projects and studies. This work includes the preparation of memorandums, resolutions, ordinances and related back-up materials.
• Represents the City at various regional and county land use and transportation planning technical committees.
• Assists the Planning Manager in planning, organizing, assigning, directing, and reviewing the activities of professional, technical, and clerical in the Planning and Urban Design Division.
• Assists with the preparation and implementation of the division's budget and makes procedural and operational recommendations to the Planning Manager.
• Represents the City at various regional and county land use and transportation planning technical committees.
• Interacts and works with county, regional, state, special districts, chamber of commerce, civic associations, and other private organizations.
• Participates in and recommends hiring, discipline, and promotions. Ensures high productivity and high morale through team building and modern management techniques.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or closely related field
• Six (6) years of comprehensive planning experience, managing geospatial databases and information systems.

• AICP certification
• Certified GIS Professional through the GIS Certification Institute

• AICP certification preferred
• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of comprehensive, urban, and environmental planning and zoning.
• Considerable knowledge of the laws, ordinances, and codes relating to land use plans and development regulations.
• Knowledge of “Green” building concepts and techniques.
• Knowledge of economics, public finance and sociology as it applies to urban planning.
• Ability to work with city, county, state, and federal agencies in implementing plans relating to planning, streetscapes, landscaping, and urban design.
• Ability to supervise, oversee and evaluate the work of subordinate personnel.
• Ability to prepare, evaluate and present oral and written reports based on research and special studies.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, graphically, orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand plats, maps, architectural drawings, and similar relevant documents.
• Knowledge of software packages such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Suites, GIS, and the techniques of preparing maps and charts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, managers, administration, and the general public.

• The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
• The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
• The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

• Supervisory employees shall be provided with 200 hours of vacation leave per vacation year (the vacation year shall begin on October 1st and end on the following September 30th). Employees shall be required to utilize 80 hours of vacation during the vacation year in which it is earned or it will be lost at the end of the vacation year. The remaining 120 hours may be carried forward and must be used within 18 months following the vacation year in which the leave is earned or be liquidated by cash payment at that time. The employee will become eligible for liquidation of accrued leave after approximately two years of employment. Leave that is liquidated shall be paid at the employee's rate of pay when the vacation time was earned.
• Supervisory employees accrue eight hours sick leave for each month worked with no limit on the amount that is accumulated. Additionally, each fiscal year an employee shall have the option of converting a maximum of 40 hours of accrued sick leave days to personal leave, provided the employee has a balance of 96 hours after the conversion.

• Less than five (5) years 20% sick leave
• Five (5) to ten (10) years 40% sick leave
• Ten (10) or more years 70% sick leave
• More than twenty (20 years) 80% sick leave

• Employees may participate in the City's Sick Leave Pool Program upon the completion of one year of employment and with a minimum accumulation of 96 hours of sick and/or vacation leave. This program entitles eligible employees to participate in extended sick leave benefits for cases involving non-work related catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries.
• Supervisory employees shall receive the following holidays:

• Supervisory employees will receive two paid wellness workdays (either 8 or 10 hour days) each fiscal year. These days are provided to promote well-being and wellness. These paid workdays must be used within the fiscal year in which they are earned or will be lost.
• Supervisory employees will receive 40 hours of paid bereavement leave in the event of an immediate family member passing.
• Supervisory employees will receive longevity compensation added to their base salary for the following cumulative years of service with the City:

• 5 years of service 5%
• 10 years of service 3%
• 12.5 years of service 2.75%
• 15 years of service 2%

• Supervisory employees shall be eligible to participate in a Disability Salary Replacement program that will provide for a 60% base salary benefit after a 90 day waiting period. During the 90 day waiting period, an employee may utilize accrued sick and vacation leave. Upon entering the program, the employee may continue to use sick and vacation leave to make up the difference between 60% of salary and 100% of salary.
• Supervisory employees and families shall be provided the option of coverage in the City’s health insurance plans. The City will contribute 80% of the premium for employees electing single or dependent coverage on the OAP plan and the employee will be responsible for contributing 20% of the premium; The City will contribute 100% of the premium for employees electing single coverage on the OAPIN plan. For employees adding dependents, the City will contribute 90% toward the premium and the employee will be responsible for contributing 10% of the premium. For 2024, the biweekly rates are as follows:

• Each member shall have the option of completing an annual wellness preventative physical through the City’s contracted provider currently named Life Scan with the costs of the scan paid for by the City up to $395 for each member which includes a comprehensive medical evaluation, ultrasound imaging, cardio-pulmonary assessments, vision and hearing test, and extensive laboratory blood profiles.
• Executive, Management & Technical employees shall be provided group dental with $19.00 of the monthly premium costs paid by the City. There are three benefit plan offerings. For 2024, the biweekly rates are as follows:

• Supervisory employees shall have the option to purchase vision coverage through payroll deductions. Three plans are offered.

• Supervisory employees will receive from the City a “use it or lose it” Health Reimbursement Account annually. The amount to the employee is determined by the employee’s medical enrollment status or if no coverage is elected then it will default to the lowest level. The level of the City contribution will be reevaluated once a year. The levels are: Single or no coverage = $400; Employee plus one = $600; and Employee plus two or more = $1000. In addition, the employee may establish and contribute to a Flexible Spending Account.
• Supervisory employees shall be provided with term life insurance of $100,000 with double indemnity provision with all premium costs paid by the City. Employees shall have the option of purchasing additional term life insurance at group rates up to an additional maximum amount of $475,000.
• All employees will be required to contribute 8% pretax dollars to the employee’s retirement fund. An employee is vested in the pension plan after seven years of continuous service. To be eligible for normal retirement an employee must be age 65 with seven years of service, age 62 with 25 years of service or 30 years of service. The service retirement annuity (pension) is equal to 2.5% of the employee's average salary for the highest 130 consecutive biweekly pay periods of credited service multiplied by the employee's years of credited service. To file a claim for benefits under the General Pension Plan or to receive a copy of the Plan or a copy of the Summary Plan Description (SPD), contact the Pension Coordinator at 954-921-3333.
• Supervisory employees, who complete their probationary period and receive “satisfactory” or better Employee Performance Evaluations, shall be eligible to participate in the City Educational Reimbursement Program for job-related undergraduate and graduate course work. General employees should request approval prior to taking any courses. The City pays as follows to a maximum total of $1,800.00 for tuition annually:

• Supervisory employees may enter into a Deferred Compensation Program through payroll deduction.
• Supervisory employees have the option of joining the Sun Credit Union.
• Supervisory employees have the option of participating in payroll Direct Deposit.
• Supervisory employees have the option of participating in Pre-paid Legal/ID Theft Protection Plans and Supplemental Insurance, i.e. AFLAC, through voluntary payroll deductions.
• Supervisory employees are eligible to participate in the City’s Work/Life Assistance Program offering a wide range of services and support.
• Professional employees may have access the City’s fitness facility free of charge.