Land Development.Development Coordinator I, II

Polk County Board of County Commissioners • Bartow, FL

4d • $19 - $31

About The Position

To provide administrative coordination of land development projects submitted to the county for review and approval. This position is responsible for conducting operations and procedures related to the development review process, as established in the County’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code, Utility Code, and other land use ordinances.

Requirements

• Knowledge of local government development review processes.
• Ability to read land use maps, plats, aerial photographs, and related maps.
• Ability to perform mathematical tasks, including the calculation of fees.
• Ability to participate on team assignments.
• Ability to work independently on projects and adhere to prescribed routines and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use personal computers and related office equipment.
• Must have the ability to see, write, and perform data entry keying efforts.
• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and have a minimum of six (6) years’ experience in development review, business administration, or clerical duties.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment within this classification.
• Graduate of an accredited two (2) year college or university with an associate’s degree in business, management, public administration, engineering technology, computer science, or other related field and have at least two (2) years’ of progressively responsible experience in development review coordination, construction management, engineering technology, or water/wastewater utilities administration.
• Ability to read site construction plans, design drawings, record drawings, plats, performance bonds, letters of credit

Nice To Haves

• Ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Manages and tracks development projects through programs or software used by the Office of Planning and Development, such as the GIS Dataviewer, Accela, DigEplan, and Utilities Simplify i3.
• Performs digital imaging activities of land development-related documents, including plans, applications, and records. Accesses project records and digital documents to assist internal and external customers. Calculates and collects fees.
• Prepares Development Review Committee (DRC) and lay board agendas and case packets, in both written and electronic formats. Posts agendas and other development-related documents on the County’s webpage. Provides support documentation to be used in the preparation of Board of County Commissioner electronic agenda items.
• Prepares public notices, to include legal advertisements, property posting signs, and property owner letters, in accordance with county procedures and state laws. Generates status reports and prepares memorandums and other correspondence. Gathers information for public records requests.
• Communicates with other county divisions, state and other local regulatory agencies, developers, engineers, property owners, and general public. Advises the public of required development review procedures and general information on regulations, rules, and laws applicable to proposed development plans.
• Coordinates post-approval activities to ensure all local and state permits are issued prior to construction activities. Schedules and/or attends pre-construction or other development-related meetings, upon request. Processes temporary water meter requests. Coordinates with inspectors to finalize projects upon completion of site work. Coordinates with Building and Codes Division and Polk County Utilities Division to reconcile draft and final utility connection fees.
• Prepares items and provides back-up materials for the Board of County Commission and/or Planning Commission electronic agendas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree