Clay County - Small Towns. Big Passions.Pay:
$19.14 - $22.97
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Assists the general public and County staff with requirements and interpretations of the Clay County Land Development Code, Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive Plan as well as other related County codes and ordinances in person, via telephone and through electronic and postal mail.
- Researches and responds to more complex inquiries and questions from general public and development community
- Reviews a variety of development applications for compliance with applicable codes including, but not limited to, development permits, rezoning applications, land use changes, alcohol licensees, heir's exemption applications, home occupation permits, variance requests and other Board of Adjustment applications, etc.
- Reviews applications for compliance with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood regulations and the flood insurance program and assists the general public and County staff
- Perform highly responsible duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative
- Prepares public notices, including legal advertisements and signage, and property owner verifications
- Reviews applications and accompanying data, ensures applications and supporting documentation are complete, and that applications adhere to County procedures and requirements
- Prepares reports, charts, graphs and other technical data for the Planning and Zoning Division.
- Performs on-site inspections as the need arises
- Attends public meetings and hearings, assisting other planning staff as appropriate. May be required to make presentations at meetings and hearings as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum of two years of customer service experience
- Minimum two years' experience working directly with zoning and/or land development regulations
- Valid Florida Driver's License with clean driving record
- Any combination of education and experience may be substituted, so long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job
Supplemental Information:Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
Exercises no direct supervision over other County employees
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Working knowledge of technical principles and practices of County zoning and basic knowledge of techniques in map preparation, charts and sketches
- Ability to quickly familiarize self with and develop proficiency with the Clay County Zoning Code, Land Development Regulations and other related codes and ordinances
Employees may be required to perform duties, including the employee's normal work function or other emergency support functions as deemed necessary by the County, as assigned before, during, and after hazardous weather or state of local emergency.
While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
Frequently moves about the office to assess files and office machinery.
Occasionally moves about outdoors to complete external inspections, potentially over natural inclines and uneven surfaces.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a telephone, calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
Must be able to perceive, inspect and assess application information for completeness and regulations, codes and ordinances for compliance.
This position frequently communicates with the public, other staff and supervisors regarding applications, regulations, codes and ordinances. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Frequently files applications, maps and other departmental resources weighing up to 25 pounds.
The position operates in an indoor, office environment, subjecting the employee to possible exposure to dust and occasionally operates in an outdoor environment subjecting the employee to possible exposure to extreme temperatures, excessive humidity and inclement weather.
