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NEOGOV · 3 hours ago

Planning and Zoning Technician I to Senior DOQ - Agenda Division

Lakewood Ranch, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$19.51/hr - $38.34/hr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of Manatee County Government, which is seeking a Planning and Zoning Technician to support various planning and zoning functions within the Development Services Department. The role involves technical assignments related to comprehensive planning, zoning compliance, and development project inspections, with opportunities for progression depending on qualifications and experience.

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Responsibilities

Monitors Section Email inquiries from General Public and Professional Developers and responds or distributes for responses

Answers front counter phones and routes to the appropriate person

Performs research utilizing departmental resources

Processes fee receipts and intake of land development applications

Prepares site plan files for routing and distribution

Conduct inspections of development site for installation of erosion and sediment control devices and general project compliance

Respond to citizen complaints

Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required

Responds to General Public and Development Professionals inquiries at front counter

Researches and prepares written zoning verifications for signature by Senior Technician

Reviews building permits for zoning compliance

Schedules pre-application conferences and maintains conference calendars

Provides assistance to Address Coordinators

Prepares over counter basic zoning verifications

Prepares written reports and findings

Reviews site plans for compliance review

Provides direction Tech I & II positions

Maintains databases used by staff with updated information

Provides expert technical assistance to both internal and external customers

Performs research and provides assistance for Senior Tech, internal, external customers and Managers when required

Lead technical position provides direction, assistance and training and coordination to P&Z Tech I-III

Reviews and signs written Zoning Verifications

Researches and prepares Administrative Determinations for Managers signature

Periodically reviews section processes and updates

Trains and Coordinates Tech I-III in all job functions, monitors progress and reports to Section Manager

Updates and maintains sections written procedures under direction of Section Manager

Provides assistance to Planners, Public and Development Professionals on Land Use requirements

Qualification

PlanningZoningLand Use RegulationsGISErosion Control CertificationMicrosoft OfficeResearch SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamworkProblem Solving

Required

High school diploma or equivalent certification required

Florida Storm water, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment, if assigned to Code Enhancement

Minimum of one (1) year professional experience in planning, construction, zoning and land use regulation, engineering or field closely related to area of assignment for Technician Level II

Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in planning, construction, zoning and land use regulation, engineering or field closely related to area of assignment for Technician Level III

Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in planning, construction, zoning and land use regulation, engineering or field closely related to area of assignment for Senior Technician

Valid driver's license required with valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of hire