Salary: $22.47 - $31.39 Hourly
Location : Fl 32720, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-00207
Department: Growth and Resource Management
Division: Planning and Development Services
Opening Date: 01/31/2025
Closing Date: 2/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Major Functions The County of Volusia is seeking a Zoning Technician/Development Technician for the Planning & Development Services Division. This position is located in DeLand, Florida, and is responsible for technical work of a specialized nature in the implementation of the County Zoning Code. Primary duties are the processing and examination of zoning applications, the approval of construction plans and building permits, real estate due diligence research, and
other work necessary to ensure compliance with zoning regulations. Other duties include but are not limited to, the preparation of data and materials, writing interpretations of the County's zoning regulations, presentations to the Planning and Land Development Regulation Commission, and other public meetings as assigned. The selected candidate must have strong customer service skills both in person and over the phone, as the work includes shifts in the customer services lobby and shifts answering phone calls to the county zoning information call center.
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.)
- Reviews and makes recommendations relative to zoning ordinance compliance on applications for building permits, land development, and other applicable applications.
- Addresses questions in person, by letter, and over the phone relating to Future Land Use Map designations, Comprehensive Plan element policies, zoning classifications, land development, permit requirements and procedures, and map amendment, rezoning, variance, and special exception application processes.
- Reviews zoning and Comprehensive Plan certification on applications submitted pursuant to the Land Development Code and makes recommendations for approval or denial.
- Receives and processes applications for changes in zoning, variances, special exceptions, appeals, waivers, and vested rights.
- Coordinates with other county divisions and agencies to resolve complex permitting problems that may involve zoning.
- Assists in public hearings on zoning matters.
- Assists the public with completing applications and related submittals.
- Provides procedural and related information as required.
- Handles customer questions and issues regarding permit requirements, refers technical questions to appropriate staff, and advises customers of actions to be taken as necessary.
- Provides courteous and professional assistance to external customers, internal staff, and other divisions as needed.
- Updates and maintains property files in the county's permitting database.
- Disseminates information and new regulations to the public, staff, and other government agencies.
- Serves as liaison between applicants and reviewers.
- Serves as liaison to special task teams, other government agencies, and citizen groups.
- Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
- Takes shifts manning the customer lobby, and the zoning information call center.
- Must adhered to Federal, State, County, and Local ordinances.
- Must adhere to Federal, State, County, and Local ordinances.
- Responds to emergency situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum RequirementsGraduation from high school or possession of a GED and four (4) years of experience in working with the public in real estate, land use regulations, code enforcement, planning, zoning, or related field.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License at time of hire.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License within thirty (30) days of hire.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Knowledge of the principles of zoning, comprehensive planning, and land development.
- Knowledge of real estate law.
- 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.
- Ability to locate property on maps and aerial photos using legal descriptions.
- Ability to interpret map layers and aerial photographs.
- Ability to examine building permits and plot plans for compliance with zoning and other County regulations.
- Ability to read surveys, legal descriptions, and easements.
- Ability to disseminate zoning and land development information to the general 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 accurately answer questions and resolve problem situations or refer to the appropriate office.
- 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 within strict timelines and under stressful situations.
- Ability to research information regarding plats, easements, etc.
- Skilled in the use of computer applications.
- Skilled in the use of various office equipment (e.g., telephones, computers, printers, scanners, and plotters).
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. Visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception) to operate motorized vehicles. Finger dexterity. Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
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?
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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 real estate, land use regulations, code enforcement, planning, 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.
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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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