Planning and Zoning Specialist

Description

The incumbent performs planning functions involving the gathering and reporting of data; preparation of graphic materials; assistance to the general public; and assistance with the Planning and Zoning Board Incumbent coordinates development applications, reviews and correspondence with the development community, general public and staff within multiple departments.  Work assignments are made both, orally and in writing. Work is performed with considerable independence within established policies, procedures, and regulations. Work is reviewed through observations, reports, and results obtained.

Examples of Duties

• Creates graphic representations for official mapping and for special reports and presentations utilizing GIS (ARCMap) database, and spreadsheet software.
• Assists the planning staff and the public on issues relating to zoning, the Comprehensive Plan, and other planning issues.
• Assists with the collection and processing of various applications that require review by the Planning and Zoning Board, and other City Boards as needed, including review coordination with other departments, public hearing notifications, advertising, and posting of properties.
• Provides zoning information to the public both in person and in writing.
• Identifies zoning and non-conforming sites for business tax receipts including rejecting those that do not meet city code.
• Assists in the review of concurrency applications and the maintenance of concurrency records.
• Acts as the recording secretary to the Planning and Zoning Board and assists in the preparation of Board packages and presentation materials.
• Engages in special research projects and other similar tasks.
• Performs other assigned duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications :

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations :

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license. Applicants who possess a valid out of state driver's license must obtain the Florida driver's license within 10 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Sedentary work requiring up to 10 pounds of force. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required : balancing, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.