What are the responsibilities and job description for the Zoning Development Coordinator II position at Orange County Government?
Performs technical and administrative review of building plans for residential and commercial projects and issues permits consistent with division regulations. This is a technical position with significant responsibility that requires sound judgment and excellent customer service skills.
Work is performed with considerable independence under the supervision of the Chief Planner. Performance is reviewed through observations, reports and results achieved
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.
Determines and issues street addresses using established County Grid Numbering System and assists incorporated areas of the County with addressing needs. Reviews and processes Street Name Petitions for renaming existing streets or the creation of new street names.
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 for sufficiency and completeness of applications for Board of Zoning Adjustment, Alcoholic Beverage Licenses, Medical Marijuana Treatment Clinics (MMTC's), Pain Management Clinics, and Subdivision Determination Requests.
Reviews subdivision and planned development files for preparation of recorded plats and in conjunction with reviews of commercial plan submittals.
Reviews plans and documents for all commercial signage and if appropriate, issues zoning approval so that building permits can be obtained.
Performs other related duties as assigned
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.
Prefer experience involving interpreting and implementing land use regulations, reading and interpreting surveys, site plans, construction plans, etc. or general knowledge of the construction industry.
Applicants are required to complete the online application in its entirety. Applications with incomplete “work experience” or applications with a note “see resume” will NOT be considered.
Applicants selected for hire in Orange County must successfully complete a background check, physical and drug screening prior to start of employment.
Please ensure that the phone number and email address on your application is accurate, and that it is an email account that you check on a daily basis as we will be using this to contact you for various steps in the hiring process.
**Subject to close without prior notice**
Posting date: 09 Dec 2021
Last day to apply: 24 Dec 2021
Salary placement will be based on experience, qualification and County policy
$22.92 - $26.50
Benefits Overview
- 10 holidays including 1 floating holiday annually
- 18 days paid time off per year.
- 6 days of TERM (sick) time annually
- Low cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance, disability
- Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for the all family members effective on day one
- Employee assistance program includes one on one sessions and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
- Free access to Orlando Magic gyms for the whole family, free access to County Wellworks gyms
- Free onsite coaching, including dietician and nurse
- Participation with Florida Retirement System (www.myFRS.com) for either Pension or Investment Plan.
201 S. Rosalind Ave.
Orlando, FL 32802-1393
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
In order to ensure a healthy and safe work environment, Orange County Government requires all selected candidates for employment to certify, before their start date, that they are either vaccinated, or have received at least one shot of a two dose vaccine. Candidates who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical or religious reasons may request an accommodation to this requirement. The vaccination certification process will be communicated at the time of the contingent job offer.
This requirement helps enable our employees to thrive in their careers at Orange County Government and make the greatest impact on all those we serve.
