Zoning Technician
Zoning Technician
*The City of Greenacres' Compensation Plan allows for hiring at a maximum rate of up to 20% above the minimum range for the position based on experience, education, training, and specialized or unique knowledge, skills and abilities over and above the minimum requirements.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Greenacres. At a minimum, you must be able to meet the following requirements:
- Must have graduated from an accredited high school, or have obtained a State of Florida G.E.D. certificate or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license.
- Must submit to a post-offer physical examination. The offer of employment will be conditioned on the results of testing and/or examinations.
Individuals with disabilities who will need reasonable accommodation in order to complete a test must inform the City of Greenacres a minimum of 48 hours prior to the administration of the test. Documentation supporting the need for accommodation must be submitted a minimum of 48 hours prior to the administration of the test. (29CFR1630.14(a)App.).
REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS
- A minimum of three (3) professional/personal references must be provided within the application.
Please upload the following documents to the application:
- H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate
- College Diploma (if applicable)
- Veterans Preference documentation (if applicable)
Applications received without required attachments will be considered incomplete.
Position Summary: Provide customer service to address and resolve citizen requests and concerns in a broad range of zoning, land development code, and architectural review.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
(The duties listed are intended to serve as an example of the typical functions performed. They are not exclusive or all inclusive and will vary with assignments.)
- Reviews building permits for compliance with applicable zoning codes and land use regulations and records all notes, corrections, and denials/approvals in software tracing system
- Reviews all sign and landscape permits for compliance with zoning ordinance and land development regulations
- Provides technical assistance and information to staff and the public to zoning of lands, allowable uses, development standards, to explain applications needed to obtain zoning approval or similar matters
- Conducts required inspections for building or zoning permit applications.
- Receives, researches, and responds to public inquiries regarding related department functions and procedures.
- Provides counter assistance for citizens, developers, and contractors, in explaining and coordinating the development review process and building permit zoning review.
- Works with and supports the Business Tax Receipt Coordinator with business license inquiries and applications at the counter
- Performs routine office tasks in designated areas, including data entry, filing management, copying, answering phones, and responding to emails. OR
- Answers the telephone, provides accurate information and/or routes calls to appropriate staff person. Greets office visitors and provides effective customer service as required.
- Research and compiles information on a variety of planning issues from multiple sources
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Operations, services, and activities of development and neighborhood services department.
- Local zoning practices and construction processes.
- Methods of gathering and complying data.
- Customer services practices.
- Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers, supporting word processing, spreadsheet applications and planning or building software programs.
Ability to:
- Conduct field inspections and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
- Read and interpret various technical matters of municipal ordinances, blueprints, survey, site plans and other forms or project/permit documentation.
- Analyze facts and exercise sound judgement in arriving at conclusions.
- Work independently or in a team setting as needed.
- Organize and prioritize work assignments.
- Identify issues, generate and evaluate alternate solutions and make sound recommendations.
- Complete assignments accurately and on a timely basis.
- Prepare and maintain clear, concise and accurate records and reports.
- Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor.
- Maintain high standards for professional and ethical conduct.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public agencies, vendors and the general public.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Follow safety rules and regulations of the City and the Department.
- Support the Department’s and City’s Mission, Values and Goals.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma/G.E.D., Associate degree preferable.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
- Two (2) years clerical experience in a general business setting preferably as a Zoning Technician, Urban Planning environment or similar field.