Planning & Zoning Technician DOQ - Environmental Field Technician

Manatee County Government•Lakewood Ranch, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

These are technical and professional positions which perform work engaged in Planning and Zoning related functions for programs and/or projects within the Department. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, technical, planning and/or zoning assignments regarding Comprehensive Plan, Rezones, Developments of Regional Impact, Neighborhood Planning, and regulating the requirements in the Land Development Code. Specific functions are listed below and represent normal progression from Planning & Zoning Technician I to Senior Planning and Zoning Technician. Progression to a higher level is dependent upon several criterion. Factors include, but are not limited to, competencies, skills, experience, education, and certifications which may apply to State or local requirements as well as budgetary constraints. Progression to each level requires achievement of specific criteria and documentation by Development Services Division Manager/County Zoning Official. Note: Position level and salary will be dependent on qualifications (DOQ). Area of Assignment: Environmental Technician: Work with a team of environmental planners to assist with inquiries from applicants and the public related to environmental issues including tree removal and replacement, wetlands, waterfront structures (i.e. docks, boat lifts, seawalls), erosion and sediment control measures, and habitat protection. Conduct site visits to evaluate silt fence installations, wetland buffer restoration, invasive plant removal and tree removal/replacement in compliance with approved site plans, the Comprehensive Plan, and the Land Development Code. Prepare field inspection reports and perform thorough record keeping of all site visits and inspections, enter all inspection reports into the Accela system, and communicate results of inspections to applicants. Conduct inspections of development sites for the staking and installation of erosion and sediment control devices and general site compliance. Respond to citizen complaints regarding wetland protection, required landscaping, tree removal/replacement and other areas of environmental planning responsibilities. Review Tree Removal Permit applications in accordance with Land Development Code and perform tree replacement inspections in accordance with approved Tree Removal Permits. Review dock and other waterfront structure building permits for compliance with local and state regulations. Prepare inspection reports detailing site visit findings for documentation of completion and compliance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
Florida Storm water, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment, if assigned to Code Enhancement.
Minimum of one (1) year professional experience in planning, construction, zoning and land use regulation, engineering or field closely related to area of assignment.
Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in planning, construction, zoning and land use regulation, engineering or field closely related to area of assignment.
Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in planning, construction, zoning and land use regulation, engineering or field closely related to area of assignment.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience in Planning, Zoning, Construction, Land Use Regulations, Engineering, Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, or field closely related to area of assignment may be considered and substituted on a year for year basis.
Valid driver's license required with valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of hire.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Listening /Empathy, Mathematical, Teamwork, Clerical and Typing skills.
Ability to interpret site plans and navigate within development sites.
Ability to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles on construction sites and other muddy, uneven terrain.
Able to use basic software applications, email communications, internet/intranet operations, internet searches, computer hardware basics, copiers, telephones, fax, calculator, etc., monitors and projectors, proprietary software.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe pdf.
Internal and External Customer Service skills.
Basic knowledge of Computer skills.
Basic knowledge of local and state land use and building codes.
Basic GIS knowledge.
Effective communication skills written/verbal.
Organizing; Logical Thinking; Time Management.
County Policies and Procedures; Local, State and Federal Regulations.
Intermediate software applications; Tech I Equipment and skills.
Intermediate Microsoft Word; Power Point; Excel; Adobe pdf.
Intermediate GIS knowledge.
Intermediate computer skills.
Intermediate knowledge of local and state land use and building codes.
Ability to read and understand long legal description.
Interpersonal relations and critical thinking skills.
Ability to clearly define problems.
Creative Thinking, Research, and Leadership skills.
Expert skill with applicable software applications.
Tech II Equipment and skills.
Expert Microsoft Word, Power Point; Excel; Expert Adobe Pro skills.
Expert GIS knowledge.
Expert written and verbal communication skills.
Expert computer skills.
Expert knowledge of local and state land use and building codes.
Ability to Analyze and compile data.
Decision making skills.
Understanding land use procedures.
Training/Mentoring skills.
Problem solving and Conflict resolution skills.
Advanced skill with Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and Adobe Pro.
Advanced ARC/GIS knowledge.
Advanced technical knowledge in all skills related to Reviewer on Call functions.
Advanced computer skills.
Able to fairly assign work to others.
Advanced knowledge of local and state land use and building codes.
Able to promote and encourage teamwork.
Able to understand and execute the departments goals and objectives.
Able to coordinate and lead a team effort.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Monitors Section Email inquiries from General Public and Professional Developers and responds or distributes for responses.
Answers front counter phones and routes to the appropriate person.
Performs research utilizing departmental resources.
Processes fee receipts and intake of land development applications.
Prepares site plan files for routing and distribution.
Conduct inspections of development site for installation of erosion and sediment control devices and general project compliance.
Respond to citizen complaints.
Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law.
Responds to General Public and Development Professionals inquiries at front counter.
Researches and prepares written zoning verifications for signature by Senior Technician.
Reviews building permits for zoning compliance.
Schedules pre-application conferences and maintains conference calendars.
Provides assistance to Address Coordinators.
Prepares over counter basic zoning verifications.
Advanced technical position, expert in all development review Technician functions, under direction of Senior P&Z Tech, reports to Section Manager.
Prepares written reports and findings.
Reviews site plans for compliance review.
Provides direction Tech I & II positions.
Maintains databases used by staff with updated information.
Provides expert technical assistance to both internal and external customers.
Performs research and provides assistance for Senior Tech, internal, external customers and Managers when required.
Lead technical position provides direction, assistance and training and coordination to P&Z Tech I-III.
Reviews and signs written Zoning Verifications.
Researches and prepares Administrative Determinations for Managers signature.
Periodically reviews section processes and updates.
Trains and Coordinates Tech I-III in all job functions, monitors progress and reports to Section Manager.
Updates and maintains sections written procedures under direction of Section Manager.
Provides assistance to Planners, Public and Development Professionals on Land Use requirements.
Work with a team of environmental planners to assist with inquiries from applicants and the public related to environmental issues including tree removal and replacement, wetlands, waterfront structures (i.e. docks, boat lifts, seawalls), erosion and sediment control measures, and habitat protection.
Conduct site visits to evaluate silt fence installations, wetland buffer restoration, invasive plant removal and tree removal/replacement in compliance with approved site plans, the Comprehensive Plan, and the Land Development Code.
Prepare field inspection reports and perform thorough record keeping of all site visits and inspections, enter all inspection reports into the Accela system, and communicate results of inspections to applicants.
Conduct inspections of development sites for the staking and installation of erosion and sediment control devices and general site compliance.
Respond to citizen complaints regarding wetland protection, required landscaping, tree removal/replacement and other areas of environmental planning responsibilities.
Review Tree Removal Permit applications in accordance with Land Development Code and perform tree replacement inspections in accordance with approved Tree Removal Permits.
Review dock and other waterfront structure building permits for compliance with local and state regulations.
Prepare inspection reports detailing site visit findings for documentation of completion and compliance.