Zoning Information Technician

City of Miami•City of Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is specialized advanced level public contact work assisting with the City's zoning ordinances. Work involves assisting the public with applications for Certificates of Use, Accessory Uses and other zoning documents. An employee in this position is responsible for working directly with the public explaining the City of Miami zoning ordinances and providing assistance and general oversight of the application process including a preliminary review of construction plans. Addresses and directs telephone inquiries including call back requests left on the 311-county information hotline pertaining to the City's zoning ordinances. Makes copies, scans documents, and maintains section files and records.

Requirements

A minimum of 60 college credits and two (2) years experience performing public contact work.
Six (6) months experience related to zoning, inspections, plans processing or code administration.
Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of the required experience.
Applicants must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application: Proof of education in the form of transcripts reflecting a minimum of sixty (60) college credits or higher from an accredited institution.
Submitted transcripts must include the following: student's name, school name, number of credits, degree completion, and major.
Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency.
Applicants must submit proof of qualifying education, such as an accredited high school diploma or its equivalent, degree seeking credits, or college/university degree or transcripts explicitly outlined in this job announcement.
To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: copy of high school diploma or equivalent, transcript showing at least 60 college credits, Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree or higher in an unrelated field.
Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
Applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview: A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D. C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission D. Properly executed valid lease agreement E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission

Nice To Haves

Six (6) months experience related to zoning, inspections, plans processing or code administration.

Responsibilities

Provides customer service as necessary to the public regarding zoning section applications, including distributing the appropriate applications such as: Certificates of Use, Accessory Uses, and other zoning documents.
Provides public records while following proper procedures and established standards.
Answers telephone inquiries pertaining to zoning information.
Provides the appropriate information and directs the caller as necessary.
Returns telephone call back requests received through the 311-county information hotline within the required window of time as determined by the department to provide assistance and guidance to public.
Provides clerical support to the zoning section including, but not limited to: making copies, scanning documents, drafting Zoning Verification Letters, researching records and maintaining section files.
Provides preliminary zoning information to developers and property owners regarding parking requirements, setback information, and other zoning related inquiries.
Disseminates information in reference to the City of Miami zoning ordinances.
Reviews tax cards, surveys, plans, and history documents to verify compliance with zoning standards for zoning applications.
Verifies alcohol applications meet the minimum requirements for final review and generates invoices for processing.
Processes, reviews and approves Certificate of Use applications.
Processes, reviews and approves applications for accessory use permits.
Processes Certificate of Use amendments that meet city ordinance standards.
Performs other related work as required.