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Assistant Planner - GIS Specialist
City of Delray Beach
Delray Beach - FL 33444, Florida
| Deadline | Mar 27, 2026 |
Job Description
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Veterans' Preference Applies
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services
Non-Smoking
The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.
This is professional work to assist the Development Services Department by providing technical expertise in the development and maintenance of the City's computer-generated land-based databases using a Geographic Information System (GIS), and utilizing GIS/CADD/GPS hardware and or software. The Assistant Planner-GIS Specialist is part of the Long-Range Planning team within the Planning and Zoning Division and works closely with the GIS Analyst and the Permitting Supervisor in the Building Division.
Essential Job Duties
The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.
This is professional work to assist the Development Services Department by providing technical expertise in the development and maintenance of the City's computer-generated land-based databases using a Geographic Information System (GIS), and utilizing GIS/CADD/GPS hardware and or software. The Assistant Planner-GIS Specialist is part of the Long-Range Planning team within the Planning and Zoning Division and works closely with the GIS Analyst and the Permitting Supervisor in the Building Division.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Prepare or complete various GIS/map data forms using computer aided drafting (CAD) and geographic information system (GIS) software programs, which may include reports, correspondence, thematic maps, utility and utility as-built inventory maps, facilities maps, hurricane preparedness maps, road centerline files, statistical analysis, presentation materials, or other documents
- Manage and update the City's addressing database by coordinating with the public, Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office, and other City departments to establish and maintain addresses for new properties or developments
- Assist the public and employees with the retrieval of all as-built documents and data through a database GIS mapping program, property appraiser's website, clerk and comptroller website, various city plats, and aerial and map atlas
- Operate and maintain data in the City's geographic information system (GIS); update data in GIS enterprise database; enter data from various sources into GIS system; assist the Planner-GIS Analyst in maintaining the accuracy of GIS data related to planning functions, such as Land Use Map and Zoning Map amendments
- Perform quality control checks on GIS data layers to ensure they meet specifications
- Inspect graphic and attribute information to find logical inconsistencies with the data and to ensure data validity
- Update utility inventory mapping and data
- Communicate with supervisor, employees, other departments, users, user groups, consultants, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems
- Collect, store, update, manipulate, analyze, and display geographically referenced information; electronically manipulate data files by importing, exporting, creating, recalling, editing, or updating data; store and retrieve archived data
- Maintain and update the City's addressing database
- Perform analysis using spatial data tools
- Foster positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.
Employees in this position are required to pass the National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-100, IS-700, and IS-922 within 30 days of employment and will be required to participate in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during activation.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Urban Planning, GIS, Geography, or closely related field.
- Three (3) years' experience in GIS or one (1) year of GIS experience plus two (2) years of experience working for a municipality in planning, code enforcement, permitting, or plan review.
Preference given for
The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization's mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.
A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Supplemental Information
- Knowledge of and experience using Adobe Illustrator or related graphic software for enhancing quality of GIS maps.
- Demonstrated proficiency using pertinent software applications such as ArcMap, ArcGIS, Pro, R, FSUTMS (Cube Voyager, Trans CAD, VISSUM)
- Experience using AutoCAD
- Experience with analytics platforms and best practices as well as maintaining and editing GIS databases.
The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization's mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.
A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with both hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stand, bend, stoop and drive. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work performed in an office environment and in the field.
SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with both hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stand, bend, stoop and drive. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work performed in an office environment and in the field.
SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.
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