Zoning Coordinator

General Description

Advanced work performing a variety of technical and administrative tasks relating to the administration and enforcement of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (Unified Land Development Code); interprets and renders decisions in applying various provisions to individual situations relative to compliance with the Unified Land Development Code. Work is performed under the supervision of the Planning and Zoning Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises zoning plans examiners and inspectors. Provides direction to staff regarding application of regulations and processing of Certificates of Zoning Compliance. Provides technical assistance, training, and interpretations regarding zoning ordinance to internal customers.
• Assists with zoning plan examiner/inspector responsibilities during staff absences or vacancies.
• Acts as the liaison to the Zoning Hearing Officer.
• Prepares zoning verification letters and zoning determination letters.
• Reviews and processes lot splits, lot line adjustments and requests for reversal of unity of title.
• Provides consultation and general information to developers, contractors, property owners and the general public regarding zoning as well as directs those individuals to appropriate processes as outlined in the ULDC.
• Provides technical assistance on all matters related to zoning and prepares necessary reports and conducts research as needed.
• Recommends amendments to the Unified Land Development Code as necessary.
• Investigates and initiates necessary corrective measures as required with regards to zoning violation complaints.
• Provides assistance in the preparation of documents for court or hearings regarding zoning matters; provides testimony in code violation cases related to Unified Land Development Code violations.
• Maintains knowledge regarding existing statutes, proposed legislation, and developments in case law applicable to the responsibilities of the position.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of municipal ordinances governing property zoning and signage regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of municipal ordinances governing zoning related codes.
• Thorough knowledge of routine legal and quasi-judicial procedures as related to the enforcement of laws and ordinance.
• Thorough knowledge of site development plans as they pertain to zoning and land use management.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of planning.
• Thorough knowledge of standard office equipment and applicable hardware and software.
• Thorough skill completing plans review and creating reports, ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in person.
• Ability to prepare concise, detailed oral and written reports.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, building contractors, attorneys, engineers, county officials and the general public.
• Ability to research and apply zoning codes, planning laws and regulations.
• Ability to understand, interpret and enforce city codes and development orders.

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

Education and Experience:

• 
  Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university.
• Four (4) years related experience in planning and zoning, code interpretation.
• Two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.
• An equivalent of training and experience may be substituted for specified levels.

All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days.

Aetna – Health Insurance

The City offers eligible employees the choice of 2 Open Access In Network plans and 1 Open Access PPO Plan. Premiums and co-pays are dependent upon your plan choice.

Cigna Dental– Dental Insurance

The City's dental plan is a PPO plan providing eligible employees with in network or out of network options. You are entitled to two (2) preventive care treatments per calendar year (6 months apart). There is a $1,500 lifetime maximum for Orthodontia (children up to age 19). Premiums will depend on which tier you choose.

EyeMed Vision Care – Vision Insurance

The City's vision plan allows eligible employees to stay in network or go out of network. Your co-pays will vary depending on the network you use. You are entitled to an exam, frames and lenses once every 12 months.

Cigna Life - Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life Insurance

The City offers eligible employees a basic term life insurance benefit equal to their annual salary up to a $75,000 maximum at no charge. You can purchase additional voluntary life insurance for yourself and your dependents.

Cigna – Short Term Disability

The City provides short term disability coverage to all eligible employees at no cost to the employee. This coverage is used in the event of an accident or illness outside of work. The plan pays 66.67% of your weekly salary up to a maximum of $1,000. Benefits begin on the 31st day of your disability. The City offers a buy-up to the Short Term Disability Benefit with a 7 day wait period.

E-Flex – Flexible Spending Account

A flexible spending account helps you pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, eye care, daycare and other expenses, with tax deferred money deducted from your paycheck each payroll. The maximum annual election is $2,500.00. Over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a doctor's prescription although other medical supplies will still be eligible for reimbursement. This is a voluntary benefit.

Trustmark– Supplemental Polices

Trustmark Insurance Company offers voluntary supplemental Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident and Universal Life policies which are paid for by the employee.

LifeLock Benefit Solutions

Protect your personal information and defend against attacks with 24/7, proactive identity theft protection from LifeLock. This is an employee paid voluntary program.

ICMA-RC - Deferred Compensation Plans

The City offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in a deferred retirement plan. The money that is deducted from your paycheck each payroll is put into this account and is tax deferred at the end of the year. One-on-one meetings with each company are held quarterly so employees can speak with the representative confidentially on preparing for their retirement. This is a voluntary program.

Florida Retirement System – FRS

Eligible employees are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System with an 8 year vesting period. Employees contribute 3% of their gross earnings per payroll which is subject to change with the IRS.

Cigna – Employee Assistance Program

The City offers this program to all employees. This is a confidential counseling program for employees and their families. The City pays for 3 visits and if you choose to continue, you would use the specialist co-pay on your insurance plan. Counseling can include stress, alcoholism, family problems, marriage difficulties, financial trouble, depression, work/life and more.

VPI - Veterinary Pet Insurance

The City offers Pet Insurance as a voluntary benefit. This benefit is not payroll deducted.

Florida Prepaid College Board

Employees are eligible to enroll in college savings programs as well as 529 plans.

Educational Assistance Program

Employees are eligible for job-related or degree required educational assistance reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds).

Paid Holidays

The City observes 13 paid holidays per year.

Sick Leave and Annual Leave

Full time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month starting on the first day of employment. Accruals and usage will appear on your pay stub each payroll. Full time employees accrue annual leave (vacation) bi-weekly, based on years of service.

Sick Leave Incentive

Employees receive an incentive of up to four (4) days per calendar year for every 250 hours remaining in their sick leave bank. Sick leave incentive days cannot be carried over to the next year.

Personal Leave

Employees are eligible for a maximum of two (2) personal leave days per calendar year when they have accrued 96 or sick more hours. This leave is approved by the department director through the department leave approval process.

Bereavement Leave

Employees are entitled to five (5) days of bereavement leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member. Employees should check the personnel policy or union contracts, whichever is applicable, for the definition of an "immediate family member".