Zoning Plans Examiner

Benelux•Broward County, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics. This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions. City: Broward County State: Florida Summary C.A.P. Government, Inc. is seeking to hire a Zoning Plans Examiner. The candidate will review technical work reviewing building permit applications to ensure compliance with Miami-Dade Land Development Regulations and the General Code. The candidate is responsible for reviewing building and engineering permits for adherence to land development regulations regarding zoning requirements. Work requires coordination with Building Division and code compliance officers, including fieldwork for inspecting residential and commercial developments. Prepares zoning verification letters and provides information to the general public in written and/or oral form.

Requirements

Knowledge of zoning codes, sign codes, and land use information
Knowledge of building and engineering permits
Skill in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
Skill in providing good customer service
Skill in attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to multi-task while working with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
Ability to quickly and independently learn new software.
Ability to analyze and define problems, identify alternative solutions, estimate consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
Ability to organize and prioritize work for timely completion and balance business needs, customer needs, and business risk.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest process improvements.
Ability to communicate and understand the information in English, both orally and in writing
State of Florida Architect; or Certified by the State of Florida as an inspector BN license
Certified by the State of Florida as a Plans Examiner PX license

Nice To Haves

A thorough knowledge of City codes, ordinances and regulations is preferred.
Experience related to Urban Planning and/or Architectural design work preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs technical and administrative work in the application and interpretation of various land development sections of the City's code, including signage.
Reviews building permit plans for compliance with the City’s adopted plans, resolutions, land development regulations, and other applicable City codes; provides guidance to applicants; works with external agencies and other City Departments.
Interprets zoning codes, sign codes, use, location, and site-specific information relating to parcels of land, and provides to the general public in written and/or oral form
Conducts zoning and landscape field inspections.
Assists staff in processing zoning and sign code development review applications, including research and report preparation.
Reviews surveys for accuracy and relays technical information to other departments.
Reviews and approves building and engineering permits based on consistency with previously approved site plans.
Prepares zoning verification letters consistent with zoning regulations and specific development approvals.
Responsible for ensuring conformity with the Land Development Code when performing field inspections.
Conducts research and follow-up on inquiries.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager.