Planning Assistant I

Planning Assistant I

Salary

$25.12 - $35.16 Hourly

Location

New Port Richey, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

14137-0726

Department

Planning & Development

Division

Current Planning

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary Range

$25.12 - $35.16

Pay Grade

Pay Grade: N38 (Non-exempt position)

Salary Disclosure

Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

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General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PLANNING ASSISTANT I

This role involves specialized office work in the review and management of Development Permit applications.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews and performs interdepartmental coordination of development applications.
• Researches issues related to planning, property ownership, zoning history, and land use.
• Reviews and analyzes development applications for compliance with applicable laws and ordinances.
• Reviews correspondence and recommendations from the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners.
• Originates technical review comments based on the knowledge required below.
• Assists with questions and/or problems related to knowledge required below.
• Gives instructions on practice/procedures, both written and verbal.
• Works with developers, engineers, attorneys, planners, and other interested parties on procedural and/or technical questions concerning development issues.
• Interacts with public relating to interpretation of development regulations.
• Responds to public concerns and requests for information pertaining to development.
• Related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced Knowledge of Zoning Standards.
• Advanced Knowledge of Subdivision and Platting Standards.
• Advanced Knowledge of Development Standards in relation to landscaping, buffering, and parking.
• Advanced Knowledge of Development Review Permit Types and Applications.
• Skills related to the use of computers and related software.
• Ability to read for comprehension.
• Ability to read and interpret aerial photos and maps.
• Ability to meet and work with the public.
• Ability to read and understand site and subdivision plans.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to present findings in written, oral, and graphic form.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Work may require field trips, which involves walking to observe site locations. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate degree and two (2) years of experience in review for compliance with planning, zoning, building, and land development or similar regulations OR graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and four (4) years of experience. Experience working with Flood/FEMA preferred.

For In-house applicants: This position qualifies for DAP.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida drivers license. Must be eligible to become a Notary Public.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

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.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATIONS TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04

Are you a current Pasco BOCC employee who has successfully completed or are within 30 days of completing the Degree Alternative Program (DAP)?

• No
• Yes

05

Which best describes the years of experience you have in review for compliance with planning, zoning, building, and land development or similar regulations?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

06

Do you possess a valid Florida drivers license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you eligible to become a Notary Public?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

09

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

10

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

11

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

12

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

13

How did you hear about this position?

• Billboard
• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Nextdoor
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Facebook Page
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• X/Twitter
• YouTube
• Other

14

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.

Required Question

Employer Pasco County

Address 7536 State Street

New Port Richey, Florida, 34654

Phone (727) 847-8030

(727) 847-8103

Website http://www.pascocountyfl.net