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Orange County Government · 1 day ago

Zoning Development Coordinator I/II

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$21.51/hr - $27.96/hr

2+ years exp

Orange County Government is dedicated to serving the public with integrity and professionalism. They are seeking a Zoning Development Coordinator I/II to examine construction drawings for compliance with zoning codes, provide customer service, and coordinate technical requirements with various stakeholders.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Examines complex construction drawings (commercial, industrial, residential, additions, alterations, and accessory structures) for compliance with zoning land use codes and regulations and checks for consistency with the Comprehensive Policy Plan. If appropriate, issues zoning approval for zoning and building permits

Responsible for interpreting and implementing all facets of CH. 38 (Zoning), CH. 31.5 (Signage), as well as reviewing, applying and enforcing Board of County Commissioners, Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustment and Development Review Committee Conditions of Approval. Must also implement unique Planned Development regulations pertaining to over 700 PD's in unincorporated Orange County

Provides quality customer service, responds to citizen inquires by phone or in person, conducts code research, Planned Developments and Preliminary Subdivision file research; and, interprets and explains, code provisions for members of the public

Coordinates technical requirements with engineers, contractors, builders and property owners. Approves, suggests modifications and calls for corrections to plans as necessary

Reviews and issues zoning permits for fences, garage sale permits, temporary signage, collection bins, and other improvements. Also reviews and issues land use permits

Reviews Business Tax Receipt (BTR) applications to determine location and compliance with zoning codes and consistency with the County's Comprehensive Policy Plan

Reviews plans and documents for all on-site and off-site signage and if appropriate, issues zoning approval so that building permits can be obtained

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Zoning regulationsConstruction plans reviewLand use regulationsTechnical experiencePermit Technician CertificationInterpreting surveysCustomer service

Required

High School or equivalent, and two (2) years of customer service experience or an Associate's Degree and 1 year of experience

Permit Technician Certification may substitute for 6 months of experience

High School or equivalent, and five years of relevant technical experience, or Associates Degree and three years technical experience or an equivalent combination of education or technical experience

Permit Technician Certification may substitute 6 months of experience

Preferred

Relevant technical or administrative customer service experience

Experience involving interpreting and implementing land use regulations

Reading and interpreting surveys, site plans, construction plans, etc

General knowledge of the construction industry

Education and/or degrees in the Zoning/Planning field

Benefits

10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.

18 days paid time off per year.

Longevity bonus based on years of service.

6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.

Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.

Participation in the Florida Retirement System.

Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.

Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.

Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.

Tuition reimbursement program.

Earn service time to forgive student loans.