Salary : $1,797.60 - $2,511.20 Biweekly
Location : Fl 32720, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-00162
Department: Growth and Resource Management
Division: Planning and Development Services
Opening Date: 01/17/2025
Closing Date: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Major Functions The County of Volusia is seeking an experienced Zoning Technician/Development Technician for the Planning & Development Services Division. This position is located in DeLand, Florida, in the Land Development Office. Development Technicians are responsible for performing specialized technical work, including the processing and examination of development applications in unincorporated areas of Volusia County, and research on parcel history and ownership. The Land Development Office operates within a high-volume customer service lobby where top-notch professionalism and exceptional customer service skills are expected. The applicant must possess an understanding of plats and plat laws, zoning, and the ability to read legal descriptions and/or surveys. Managing multiple tasks while consistently meeting deadlines is a critical aspect of this position. The selected candidate should be knowledgeable with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam, and online maps.
Illustrative DutiesNOTE: These are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
- Receives and processes applications for land development, such as site plans, subdivision plats, stormwater management permits, appeals, lot combinations, and vested rights.
- Assists the public with completing those applications.
- Distributes and monitors applications to ensure all necessary reviews are completed and comments are received by the deadlines.
- Provides procedural and related information as required.
- Answers phones, responds to emails, and assists customers in the customer service lobby with inquiries relating to application requirements, procedures, and zoning.
- Refers technical questions to appropriate staff and advises customers on actions required to complete applications.
- Provides courteous and professional assistance to external customers, internal staff, and other county departments.
- Updates and maintains files.
- Disseminates regulatory information to the public, staff, and other government agencies.
- Updates the Land Development website for informational content and publishes meeting agendas and minutes.
- Serves as liaison between applicants and reviewers. May participate in special task teams, citizen groups, and collaboration with other government agencies, if needed.
- Writes correspondence containing technical information and legal citations.
- Complies with public records retention rules, including the Florida Sunshine Law.
- Researches and writes special reports.
- Prepares reports on parcel history, archived permits, plats, subdivision information, and other data requested by customers and county staff.
- Provides background information for land development and planning applications, including site plans, subdivisions, exemptions, zoning cases, and property eligibility for development orders.
- Collaborates with GIS staff to ensure maps are accurate and accessible.
- Prepares meeting rooms, including computer displays and audio equipment, for public hearings to ensure meetings are conducted in a professional manner.
- May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
- Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
- Must adhere to Federal, State, County, and Local ordinances.
- Responds to emergency situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements Graduation from high school or possession of a GED
and four (4) years of experience in working with the public in land use regulations, land development, code enforcement, permitting, planning, zoning, or related field.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may substitute for the minimum qualification's requirement.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Knowledge of the principles of zoning, comprehensive planning, and land development.
- Knowledge of the zoning ordinance.
- Knowledge of general permit processing and procedures.
- Knowledge of land development and construction terminology.
- Knowledge of permitting software.
- Knowledge of basic mapping programs.
- Knowledge of legal descriptions and the Public Land Survey System.
- Ability to interpret maps, map layers, aerial photographs and identify individual properties on a map.
- Ability to examine building permits and plot plans for compliance with zoning and other County regulations.
- Ability to disseminate zoning and land development information to the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to deal tactfully with the public and other County agencies.
- Ability to deal with internal and external customers in a professional, courteous manner.
- Ability to de-escalate intense situations with customers.
- Ability to analyze situations, identify pertinent issues, collect relevant information, evaluate realistic options, and recommend an appropriate course of action to customers and other staff.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions within strict timelines.
- Skilled in the use of computer applications.
- Skilled in the use of various office equipment (e.g., telephones, computers, printers, scanners, and plotters), including audio equipment and virtual meetings.
- Ability to research information regarding plats, surveys, deeds, and easements.
- Knowledge of the process of creating legal lots.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Must be able to relocate to other county locations based on operational needs.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical and government regulations; maps, aerial photos, and plots; applications, memos; construction documents, surveys, reports, plans, and applications. Ability to perform general mathematical functions. Ability to speak clearly and concisely relating information, data, and details to layman. Ability to write complex sentences relaying information and details and expressing opinions, thoughts, and ideas. Ability to review information and develop conclusions.
Physical Demands: Primarily sedentary work requiring sitting, bending, reaching, stooping, and standing. Ability to move about an office. Ability to look at a computer screen for long periods and operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement. Ability to speak, hear, and see. Finger dexterity. Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
Environmental Demands: Inside work.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:HEALTH INSURANCE - Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
RETIREMENT - Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
- Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE - Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
PAID TIME OFF - Personal Leave
- Holidays
- Bereavement
- Military
HOLIDAYSThe County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving (and day after)
- Christmas
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS - Tuition Reimbursement
- Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
- Computer Purchase Program
- Direct Deposit Payroll
Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.01
NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions
must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
02
Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?
03
Do you have a current valid Florida Driver's License?
04
If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of employment?
05
Do you have at least four (4) years experience in working with the public in land use regulations, code enforcement, planning, construction permitting, zoning, or related field?
06
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title, and
(3) the name of the agency/organization(s). If you answered "No" experience, please indicate N/A
07
Do you have a comparable amount of education, training, or experience that may substituted for the minimum qualification's requirement?
08
If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate the following for each selection:(1) the number of years,(2) position title(3) brief description of your experience and(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
09
Please indicate if you have any prior experience working with any of the following:
- Real Estate Title/Abstract office
- Permitting and Regulations
- Land Development
- Planning
- Zoning
- Code Enforcement
- No Experience
10
If you selected any experience in the previous question, please indicate the following for each selection:(1) the number of years,(2) position title(3) brief description of your experience and(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
11
Briefly describe your experience researching, reviewing, and compiling parcel history and property ownership to prepare reports. If you have no experience, please indicate N/A.
12
Briefly describe your experience conducting application intake, reviewing, and/or issuing building or site permits. If you have no experience, please indicate N/A.
13
Briefly describe your experience reading surveys, plats, legal descriptions, engineered drawings, and/or architectural documents. If you have no experience, please indicate N/A.
14
Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?
15
If you answered yes, please indicate when, position title, and department/division. If you answered no please indicate N/A.
16
Where did you hear about this position?
- County of Volusia website
- Indeed.com
- Orlandojobs.com
- Social Media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Linked In)
- Other
17
If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source.
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