What are the responsibilities and job description for the ZONING INFORMATION TECHNICIAN position at City of Miami?
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Nature of Work
This is specialized advanced level public contact work assisting with the City's zoning ordinances. Work involves assisting the public with applications for Certificates of Use, Accessory Uses and other zoning documents.
An employee in this position is responsible for working directly with the public explaining the City of Miami zoning ordinances and providing assistance and general oversight of the application process including a preliminary review of construction plans. Addresses and directs telephone inquiries including call back requests left on the 311-county information hotline pertaining to the City's zoning ordinances. Makes copies, scans documents, and maintains section files and records.
Essential Functions
Provides customer service as necessary to the public regarding zoning section applications, including distributing the appropriate applications such as: Certificates of Use, Accessory Uses, and other zoning documents.
Provides public records while following proper procedures and established standards.
Answers telephone inquiries pertaining to zoning information. Provides the appropriate information and directs the caller as necessary.
Returns telephone call back requests received through the 311-county information hotline within the required window of time as determined by the department to provide assistance and guidance to public.
Provides clerical support to the zoning section including, but not limited to: making copies, scanning documents, drafting Zoning Verification Letters, researching records and maintaining section files.
Provides preliminary zoning information to developers and property owners regarding parking requirements, setback information, and other zoning related inquiries.
Disseminates information in reference to the City of Miami zoning ordinances.
Reviews tax cards, surveys, plans, and history documents to verify compliance with zoning standards for zoning applications.
Verifies alcohol applications meet the minimum requirements for final review and generates invoices for processing.
Processes, reviews and approves Certificate of Use applications.
Processes, reviews and approves applications for accessory use permits.
Processes Certificate of Use amendments that meet city ordinance standards.
Minimum Requirements
Performs other related work as required.
A minimum of 60 college credits and two (2) years experience performing public contact work. Six (6) months experience related to zoning, inspections, plans processing or code administration.
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent a nd six (6) months of the required experience.
Documentation Requirements
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:
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:
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.
OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Nature of Work
This is specialized advanced level public contact work assisting with the City's zoning ordinances. Work involves assisting the public with applications for Certificates of Use, Accessory Uses and other zoning documents.
An employee in this position is responsible for working directly with the public explaining the City of Miami zoning ordinances and providing assistance and general oversight of the application process including a preliminary review of construction plans. Addresses and directs telephone inquiries including call back requests left on the 311-county information hotline pertaining to the City's zoning ordinances. Makes copies, scans documents, and maintains section files and records.
Essential Functions
Provides customer service as necessary to the public regarding zoning section applications, including distributing the appropriate applications such as: Certificates of Use, Accessory Uses, and other zoning documents.
Provides public records while following proper procedures and established standards.
Answers telephone inquiries pertaining to zoning information. Provides the appropriate information and directs the caller as necessary.
Returns telephone call back requests received through the 311-county information hotline within the required window of time as determined by the department to provide assistance and guidance to public.
Provides clerical support to the zoning section including, but not limited to: making copies, scanning documents, drafting Zoning Verification Letters, researching records and maintaining section files.
Provides preliminary zoning information to developers and property owners regarding parking requirements, setback information, and other zoning related inquiries.
Disseminates information in reference to the City of Miami zoning ordinances.
Reviews tax cards, surveys, plans, and history documents to verify compliance with zoning standards for zoning applications.
Verifies alcohol applications meet the minimum requirements for final review and generates invoices for processing.
Processes, reviews and approves Certificate of Use applications.
Processes, reviews and approves applications for accessory use permits.
Processes Certificate of Use amendments that meet city ordinance standards.
Minimum Requirements
Performs other related work as required.
A minimum of 60 college credits and two (2) years experience performing public contact work. Six (6) months experience related to zoning, inspections, plans processing or code administration.
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent a nd six (6) months of the required experience.
Documentation Requirements
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 transcripts reflecting a minimum of sixty (60) college credits or higher from an accredited insitution . 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.
- Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies: 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
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:
- Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission
- Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
- Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission
- Properly executed valid lease agreement
- Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission
- Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission
- Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission
- W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission
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.
OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE
An Equal Opportunity Employer
