Planning & Zoning Tech II

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Job Title:  Planning & Zoning Tech II - Development Review Services

Closing Date/Time:  Thu. 11/14/24 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Salary:  $23.92 - $33.49 Hourly

Job Type:  Full Time

Location:  New Port Richey, Florida

Department:  Planning & Development

General Description:   Pasco County's Development Review department is currently seeking a Planning & Zoning Tech II.  This role involves specialized office work in the review and management of Development Permit applications.

Essential Job Functions:  

• Reviews and performs interdepartmental coordination of development applications.
• Research issues related to planning, property ownership, zoning history, and land use.
• Reviews and analyzes development applications for compliance with applicable laws and ordinances.
• Reviews correspondence and recommendations from the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners.
• Originates technical review comments based on the knowledge required below.
• Assists with questions and/or problems related to knowledge required below.
• Gives instructions on practice/procedures, both written and verbal.
• Works with developers, engineers, attorneys, planners, and other interested parties on procedural and/or technical questions concerning development issues.
• Interacts with public relating to interpretation of development regulations.
• Responds to public concerns and requests for information pertaining to development.
• Related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Intermediate Knowledge of Zoning Standards.
• Intermediate Knowledge of Subdivision and Platting Standards.
• Intermediate Knowledge of Development Standards in relation to landscaping, buffering, and parking.
• Intermediate Knowledge of Development Review Permit Types and Applications.
• Skills related to the use of computers and related software.
• Ability to read for comprehension.
• Ability to read and interpret aerial photos and maps.
• Ability to meet and work with the public.
• Ability to read and understand site and subdivision plans.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to present findings in written, oral, and graphic form.

Minimum Requirements:

PHYSICAL SKILLS:  Work may require field trips, which involves walking to observe site locations. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate degree and one (1) year of experience in review for compliance with planning, zoning, building, and land development or similar regulations OR graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience in review for compliance with planning, zoning, building, and land development or similar regulations. College level courses in engineering, surveying, and/or planning related studies preferred. 

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:  Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT:  A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:  Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:  All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:  Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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