What are the responsibilities and job description for the Zoning Officer position at City of Coconut Creek?
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs specialized work in the Urban Design and Development division of the Sustainable Development Department. This work requires considerable customer service skills and involves the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment in the review of building, landscaping, and engineering permits. This work requires knowledge of the City’s Land Development Code. Responsible for reviewing building and engineering permits for adherence to land development regulations as they pertain to zoning requirements. Work requires coordination with code compliance officers, including field work for the inspection of residential and nonresidential developments. Provides information to the general public in written and/or oral form. Work is performed under limited supervision, relies on experience, and exercises independent judgment to determine the best approach to achieve desired results.
Hiring Range, $25.19/hour to $32.12/hour depends on qualifications.Hours of work: Monday through Thursday 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.; Days and hours are subject to change.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
- Performs technical administrative work in the application and interpretation of various land development sections of the City's code including signage
- Reviews building permits for adherence to land development regulations
- Interprets zoning codes, sign codes, use, location, and site specific information relating to parcels of land, and provides to general public in written and/or oral form
- Conducts zoning and landscape field inspections
- Assists staff in the processing of zoning and sign code development review applications, including research and report preparation
- Reviews surveys for accuracy and relays technical information to other departments.
- Reviews and approves building and engineering permits based on consistency with previously approved site plans or the Land Development Code
- Prepares zoning verification letters consistent with zoning regulations and specific development approvals
- Ensures conformity with the City’s Land Development Code when performing field inspections
- Conducts research and follow-up on inquiries
- Performs related work as assigned and/or required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by at least three (3) years of experience in planning, zoning, landscape, plan review and inspections. The City reserves the right to consider alternate combinations of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Must possess a valid State of Florida driver’s license with a good driving record.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of zoning codes, sign codes and land use information
- Knowledge of building and engineering permits
- Skill in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Skill in providing excellent customer service
- Skill in attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to multi-task while working with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
- Ability to quickly and independently learn new software
- Ability to analyze and define problems, identify alternative solutions, estimate consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
- Ability to organize and prioritize work for timely completion, as well as to balance business needs, customer needs, and business risk
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest improvements to processes
- Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Ability to enforce regulations with tact and good judgment
- Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule
Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 20 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station and extended periods of time standing and/or walking.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, fumes, and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Some tasks require visual acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors.
Salary : $25 - $32
