Salary: $22.47 - $31.39 Hourly

Location : Fl 32720, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 25-00081

Department: Growth and Resource Management

Opening Date: 11/14/2024

Closing Date: 11/28/2024 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, and is responsible for performing technical work of a specialized nature in the processing and examination of applications, the approval of plans and permits for land development in unincorporated Volusia County, research on parcel history and property ownership, and interacting with the public in a high-volume customer service lobby. The applicant must possess an understanding of plats and plat laws, as well as the ability to read legal descriptions and/or surveys. Balancing multiple tasks while continuing to meet deadlines is a key aspect of this position. The selected candidate should be knowledgeable with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam, and online maps.
Illustrative Duties

NOTE: These are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

Assists the public with completing applications and related submittals.
Provides procedural and related information as required.
Answers phones, responds to emails and assists customers at the front counter.
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 files.
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.
Addresses public records requests.
Researches and writes special reports.
Performs related work as required.
Receives and processes applications for land development, appeals, waivers, subdivision exemptions, and vested rights.
Addresses questions in person, by letter, and over the phone relating to Future Land Use Map designations, zoning classifications, land development, permit requirements, and procedures.
Coordinates with other divisions and agencies providing review and recommendations for land development applications.
Distributes and monitors applications for necessary reviews by ensuring that all comments are received by the deadlines.
Conducts research on the status of properties and permits, archived permits, plats, and subdivision cards for public records requests, permit reviews, and subdivision exemption applications.
Provides background information for land development and planning applications, including those for site plans, subdivisions, exemptions, and zoning cases, as well as being able to determine a property's eligibility for various development orders.
Identifies mapping errors in the GIS system and works with the Property Appraiser's office to fix them.
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, planning, zoning, or related field.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may substitute for the minimum qualification's requirement.

***Note: This position may be required to perform a skills assessment.
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.
Ability to understand zoning.
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 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 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).
Ability to read legal descriptions.
Ability to research information regarding plats, easements, etc.
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, 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, 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

HOLIDAYS
The 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?

Yes
No
Not applicable

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.

Required Question

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Zoning Technician -Working Title: Development Technician