Application Review Technician

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners•Saint Augustine, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County! The Growth Management Department facilitates well-designed, efficient, healthy, and safely built developments, while ensuring preservation of the natural and cultural environment. Responsibilities include long range planning, environmental planning and education, building permitting, and development review. In coordination with state and federal laws, the Department ensures compliance with all County codes and regulations including the Comprehensive Plan, the Florida Building Code, Ponte Vedra Zoning Ordinances, and the Land Development Code, as well as maintaining related public records. The ideal Application Review Technician candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of compassion, innovation, and trustworthiness and must work well in a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent recognized certification.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills to serve others.
Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
Must be able to operate a computer.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the application review process including local, state, and federal regulations, statutes, and laws.
Knowledge of modern office principles and practices.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in the provision of customer services.
Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative reports.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information about Land Development Regulations.
Receives and processes (including scanning documents) Growth Management applications, reviews fee payments, including Impact Fee Assessments, and ensures completed payments prior to acceptance and release of plans.
Routes and reviews commercial and residential Clearance Sheet site plans to ensure compliance with permitting requirements.
Receives and reviews request for occupational licenses.
Provides information on flood zones and FEMA requirements to homeowners, insurance agents, mortgage companies and other county personnel.
Receives and processes right of way permits.
Assists in resolving application problems related to due dates, comments, time constraints and inaccurate or incomplete applications.
Prepares files for meetings of the Development Review Committee, Planning and Zoning Agency, Ponte Vedra Zoning and Adjustment Board, and the Board of County Commissioners.
Creates and distributes Letters of Substantial Approval.
Maintains a full-time presence on the job.
Performs other duties as assigned.