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	Posted: 12/10/2015
Employer	City of Lake Worth
	Division of Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation
	Lake Worth is a coastal city of 37,000 residents and 7 square miles, located in Palm Beach County, Florida. The Atlantic Ocean and the broad waters of the Lake Worth Lagoon form the city's east boundary and the beautiful fresh waters of Lake Osborne its west. Next door to Palm Beach, it is situated along the latitude making the northern most point of the subtropics. Lake Worth is truly the place “where the tropics begin” and the fun never ends. Lake Worth is a dynamic, multi-cultural city with a strong social and environmental consciousness. People are drawn to the city by its independent character, acceptance of different cultures and lifestyles, many historic structures, hip downtown, and distinctive residential neighborhoods. The city has a rich history and is protective of its historic architectural fabric. Over 1,000 historic buildings contribute to the human scale and charm of the downtown and residential areas. The City is the geographic and artistic center of Palm Beach County. The downtown is considered the artistic soul of Lake Worth with a historic theater and a museum, live music clubs, coffee houses, art galleries, antique malls, retail stores, and many restaurants.
	http://www.lakeworth.org

Position	Associate Planner (Preservation)

Type	Professional Opportunity
Location	Lake Worth, FL

Details	$40393.60
	Under limited supervision, assists Planning, Zoning & Preservation Division staff with research and analysis pertaining to both current and advance preservation planning initiatives. Assists with Certificates of Appropriateness (CoAs), Land Development Regulations and other matters in the Citys historic districts. Provides assistance to applicants and the general public pertaining to preservation planning matters. May operate independently on simple zoning matters. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Researches and prepares planning-related analysis, reports, documents and agenda for City of Lake Worth officials and other agencies and organizations Responds to preservation planning-related inquiries from the general public and other departments, agencies and organizations Participates in preservation planning-related education and outreach initiatives Assists in preservation planning-related code compliance efforts Assists in the preparation of maps, brochures, forms, flyers and other graphic materials and presentations for the department Performs fieldwork and research for both current preservation and comprehensive planning efforts Assists in reviewing and making recommendations for building permit applications Reviews and approves Business Tax Receipts and Use & Occupancy Certificates Collects and analyzes data, conducts site visits as needed and assists planners with special projects as requested Assists in Land File Maintenance Other duties as assigned related to the overall mission of the Department for Community Sustainability KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of historic preservation, urban, and comprehensive planning principles. Basic knowledge of historic preservation, urban design, state planning laws and applicable Federal regulations. Knowledge of zoning. Skill in operating computers and blueprints machines. Skill in research and technical analysis of planning-related information. Ability to organize and analyze technical information. Knowledge of site plan review. Ability to make sound assessments and recommendations based on research. Ability to communicate effectively, graphically, orally and in writing.
OPen until	Until Filled

How to apply	When submitting your application please include the full job title for this position. Interested parties should forward completed application packages to: Germaine English, HR Director City of Lake Worth Attn: Human Resources 7 N. Dixie Highway Lake Worth, FL 33460 Completed applications and resumes should be returned to HR@lakeworth.org Please visit the Human Resources website for more information: https://www.lakeworth.org/city-hall/hr/ Each application package should include the following: • Resume of previous work experience and cover letter summarizing relevant experience • City of Lake Worth Employment Application https://www.lakeworth.org/files/files/hr/Employment%20Application.pdf
	William Waters
	https://www.lakeworth.org/files/files/hr/Associate%20Planner(Preservation).pdf
	wwaters@lakeworth.org


ADDRESS	1900 2nd Ave N

	Lake Worth, FL 33460

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