Neighborhood Planning Coordinator

Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Closing Date:

12/28/2025

Job Details:

The single position allocated to this classification reports to a designated supervisor and works under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of managerial responsibility and from lower classes by its emphasis on supervisory duties and its focus on independent judgment and ingenuity in executing neighborhood planning work.
Professional and supervisory planning work in the administration of the City’s neighborhood planning program.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

The single position allocated to this classification reports to a designated supervisor and works under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of managerial responsibility and from lower classes by its emphasis on supervisory duties and its focus on independent judgment and ingenuity in executing neighborhood planning work.

Professional and supervisory planning work in the administration of the City’s neighborhood planning program.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from performing additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.  Performance of lower-level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Plans, organizes, and oversees the Neighborhood and Historic Preservation Planning program.

Supervises and conducts background research, surveys, and interviews on neighborhood issues, land use, and zoning, and prepares related reports. Maintains appropriate records.

Supervises, plans, and coordinates the work of subordinates.

Draft Neighborhood Action Plans in coordination with neighborhood groups. Performs complex land use, zoning, and neighborhood planning studies.

Present findings and recommendations to neighborhood groups, advisory boards, and the City Commission, based on completed studies and sound planning practices.

Reviews and takes appropriate action on planning-related field reports. Interprets land development code and related regulations.

Facilitate neighborhood group meetings and provide team leadership in an urban planning environment.

Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, orally, in writing, and graphically, and to prepare succinct, coherent, and technically accurate reports and analyses.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the neighborhoods, with other city department employees, as well as members of community-based groups.

Administers the ConnectFree Program to ensure all related tasks are completed.

May serve as liaison to the Advisory Housing Action Committee.

May administer the Incentives and Recommendations Report (IRR Program).

May review related grant agreements or financial reimbursement reports.

Knowledge of and ability to initiate, review, and ensure completion of relevant contracts.

Attend after-hours and weekend meetings.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serve as the neighborhood information resource liaison.

Confers with the public on zoning and planning matters.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in urban planning or related field, and completion of a Master’s degree in planning from a program accredited by the American Planning Association, and three years of experience in urban planning, neighborhood revitalization, or any equivalent combination of education and knowledge related to neighborhood redevelopment and preservation.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

None

Certifications

None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough understanding of principles and practices of public planning.

Thorough knowledge of planning principles and practices as applied to the collection of community planning data and to the preparation of planning reports and studies in both graphic and written form.

Knowledge of urban design, neighborhood planning, and comprehensive planning as applied to public planning.

Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to planning.

Knowledge of zoning, subdivision regulations, and other development ordinances. Ability to plan, schedule, organize, supervise, and counsel subordinates effectively.

Ability to carry out complex planning studies, analyze information, and make substantive recommendations based on such studies.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to work effectively with elected officials, charter officers, department heads, and representatives of other agencies, other city employees, and diverse neighborhood groups.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess specific physical abilities and be able to withstand work-related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May be required to work and attend meetings outside regular business hours.

Note: 

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.

Veterans' Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.