What are the responsibilities and job description for the ZONING PLANS EXAMINER position at City of Miami?
THIS RECRUITMENT IS A SUPPLEMENTAL POSTING TO THE ORIGINAL RECRUITMENT.
APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED AND WERE DEEMED INELIGIBLE, BUT NOW MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW AND WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST RE-APPLY.
This is advanced professional and technical work enforcing the City of Miami’s Zoning Code, sign ordinance and other related regulations, laws, statutes, and ordinances.
An employee in the classification performs evaluation work involving the application of skilled technical knowledge and judgment in examining plans, and other specifications while interacting directly with the public. Work is performed with considerable independence and initiative within established codes, regulations, ordinances and technical guidelines. This position is supervised by a higher-level Manager.
An employee in the classification performs evaluation work involving the application of skilled technical knowledge and judgment in examining plans, and other specifications while interacting directly with the public. Work is performed with considerable independence and initiative within established codes, regulations, ordinances and technical guidelines. This position is supervised by a higher-level Manager.
Examines large and complex projects plans.
Interprets and enforces all applicable zoning codes, ordinances, and other related laws.
Reviews plans and provides project representatives with reasons explaining the deficiencies.
Calculates all applicable fees for project and informs project representative in writing.
Reviews and advises project representative of preliminary permitting information such as: permits, zones, hearing processes, and all other zoning issues needed for projects to be completed and suggests changes to existing information.
Reviews and analyzes legal descriptions of proposed projects against zoning maps, plats, and other resources utilizing appropriate software.
Assist with making recommendations in changing ordinances and regulations relative to the Zoning Ordinance and other City Codes.
Researches all board's or committees cases and prepares written and recommendation for appropriate action.
Attends Board, Committee and City Commission meetings representing the Office of Zoning when necessary.
Assists with developing and implementing zoning procedures and policies in order to improve office efficiency.
Conducts field investigations to assure projects are within compliance of zoning regulations and applicable permits.
Assists other staff members with interpreting and implementing the zoning code of other City Codes, and other relevant statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, and laws.
May serve as a supervisor when necessary.
Performs other related work as required.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or Public Administration and two (2) years experience in architecture, urban planning, or landscape design work or zoning code research and plans review.
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of the required experience.
NOTE:
May be required to work flexible hours including evening, weekends, and nights.
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of the required experience.
NOTE:
May be required to work flexible hours including evening, weekends, and nights.
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:
- Proof of education in the form of Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or Public Administration. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts must be submitted. If submitting transcripts, submitted transcripts must include the following: student's name, school name, number of credits, degree completion, and major. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
- To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: high school diploma, transcript showing at least 60 college credits, Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree or higher.
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:
- An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
- A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
- A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
- A recognized Professional Organization
For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the Florida Department of Education
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.
Form VP1: VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE
Form VP2: CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION
FORM VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE
Selection Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:
A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission
B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission
D. Properly executed valid lease agreement
E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission
F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission
G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission
H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission
City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.
Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.
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