Planner II - Zoning Counselor
Are you ready to make an impact in a dynamic role where your work will directly shape the County’s development? As a Zoning Counselor (Planner II), you’ll support the Zoning Administrator in managing and enforcing the County’s Zoning Ordinance. You’ll be at the forefront of handling public inquiries, researching zoning revisions, and assisting with impactful presentations to the Planning and County Commissions. This position offers exciting opportunities for collaboration and growth. You’ll represent the Zoning team in key meetings, work closely with developers and neighborhood associations, and help streamline processes to enhance team efficiency. In this professional and technical role, you will be supporting the Zoning Administrator with daily operations related to the development, maintenance, and enforcement of the County’s Zoning Ordinance. This position involves significant public interaction and plays a key role in supporting the Zoning team’s mission. Job responsibilities include administration tasks such as acting as the primary point of contact for zoning inquiries, conducting research and assisting in drafting revisions to the Unified Development Code (UDC), supporting review and processing of amendments, drafting zoning letters, and supporting appeals and board activities. Public involvement includes representing the zoning team at meetings, attending workshops, and assisting code enforcement officers. Business planning includes supporting performance targets, monitoring workload, and identifying efficiency improvements. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Planning, Geography, or related field with at least four years of related experience or equivalent combinations of education and experience. A valid Florida driver's license is required. Skills in GIS, zoning laws, project management, and strong communication and customer service are important. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a starting pay range of $61,734.40 - $70,012.80 based on experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement system, paid holidays, personal and vacation days, and wellness programs.
Government Administration
Other
Full-time