Job Description

General Description

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The Planner reviews and applies land use regulations, codes and ordinances for the planning and development of the County. Performs at a professional level with excellent verbal and presentation skills. Conducts studies, collects, and analyzes data for application to County plans. Preserves and enhances the County's natural and structural aesthetic land use and development through practical application of the Land Development Code and all applicable established zoning and code regulations.

The schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Detailed information regarding the County's benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here:

2025-26 Citrus EBH Booklet

and

myFRS.com

To learn more about Citrus County:

Citrus County Government

and

Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida

Essential Functions

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Provides assistance to the public in interpreting planning procedures for compliance with County codes, regulations and ordinances, and grants. Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, codes and regulations and the Land Development Code. Reviews and verifies the accuracy of information submitted. Participates and administers various land development programs and committees. Prepares general correspondence in response to public requests, questions, and concerns. Conducts field/construction site inspections to determine compliance with all applicable codes, zoning regulations and ordinances including permit review. Prepares and presents reports to various planning commissions, the Board of County Commissioners, and other local, state, and federal governmental agencies for land development requests, e.g., variances, conditional uses, land development code amendments, comprehensive plan amendments and rezoning requests. Participates in studies relative to the preparation and updating of subdivision regulations, zoning ordinances, land use, community facilities, housing, park and recreation as directed. Produces various maps, photos and drawings for land development projects and meetings. Conducts data entry and retrieval. Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws. Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

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Education, Training, and Experience

Bachelor's degree in planning or closely related field. Land Development experience working with project management and site review, preferred. Five (5) years of direct work experience in county permitting/plan review may be substituted for bachelor's degree.

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of land use planning principles, zoning regulations, and land development codes. Ability to interpret and apply local, state, and federal laws, codes, and ordinances. Ability to review development applications, conduct research, and analyze planning data. Effective written and verbal communication skills, including interaction with the public and presentations. Ability to manage multiple assignments with accuracy, professionalism, and adherence to deadlines. Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public. Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), including other professional software such as, but not limited to, Adobe Acrobat and ArcView.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration

Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida. Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: + IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and
+ IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Requires sitting most of the day. The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds. The job requires frequent balancing, and occasional bending, squatting, twisting, and reaching above shoulders. The job requires the completion of tasks that involve frequent fine manual manipulation and typing, and occasional simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and driving automotive equipment. The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Supplemental Information

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PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIEMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED.

Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess qualifications. Selected applicants will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education

shown on the application/resume

will be an important consideration in the screening process. Relevant experience that is not gained through work experience should be explained in the additional information section of the application.


Must successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.


Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.


Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.


Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.


Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.


Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the "Public Records Law," applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the "Public Records Law"/ "The Sunshine Law" / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.



The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Medical Insurance - (Carrier: Florida Blue):

Employee Premium is $50.00 monthly. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums (please review detailed premiums using the link below).



Wellness Incentive: New Hires will have the option of submitting to a nicotine test during the pre-employment physical. Those that are nicotine free will receive a $50 wellness incentive monthly applied towards their health premium costs. New hires that are not nicotine free are eligible to receive the wellness incentive once a tobacco cessation course has been completed and the Employee Health & Wellness Center is provided with a copy of their completion certificate.

Employee Health & Wellness Center:

Employee Premium is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance. Dependent coverage is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance.

Dental Insurance:

Employee Premium is $0.00. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums (please review detailed premiums using the link below).

Vision Insurance:

Employee and Dependent coverage is available with low monthly premiums.

Florida Retirement System:

Employee contributes 3% of gross salary per pay-period. Option to choose from Pension Plan or Investment Plan. Detailed employer contributions can be found in the link below. Visit myFRS.com for more details.

Other Benefits:

Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000 Voluntary Life Insurance Dependent Life Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance Health and Dependent Care FSA Employee Assistance Program Life Assistance Program ComPsych Programs Voluntary AFLAC Supplemental Insurance Deferred Compensation Paid Holidays - no waiting period Vacation Leave - accrues each pay period Sick Leave - accrues each pay period
Please note that the benefits may not apply to all constitutional offices; please refer to policies for specific information. The County's Personnel Policies, applicable Union Contracts and/or Certificate of Coverage provides detailed descriptions of all available employee benefit programs and stipulations.



For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click here.