Zoning Analyst

City of Sarasota•College Park, MD

3d•$52,934 - $66,776•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for technical and administrative work for the Zoning Division. Informs the public on interpretations of the Zoning Ordinance and changes in the Ordinance.

Requirements

Two (2) years of college with four (4) years of experience in public relations work, government regulatory work, or legal enforcement work; or the equivalent in education, training, and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of zoning and application of the Zoning Code to presented situations.
Knowledge of subdivision regulations, FEMA regulations and other development ordinances.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, contractors and fellow employees.
Ability to understand and interpret plans and specifications and determine whether plans meet the requirements of the Zoning Code.
Ability to present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in both written and oral form.

Responsibilities

Works with engineers, architects, attorneys, developers and property owners on land development within the scope of zoning regulations.
Answers questions of the public relating to zoning matters, verbally or in writing.
Interprets and/or enforces all City regulations and policies regarding zoning, signs, street names and numbering, etc.
Makes field inspections when necessary to clarify plans.
Reviews zoning site plans and building plans for compliance to the Zoning Code.
Receives variance applications, fills out Board of Adjustment history sheets and works with the public regarding variances.
Keeps zoning logs and records current.
Confers with the Senior Zoning Analyst on all related questions concerning site and development review, plans review, complaints and variances.