General Information

Work Location: 9000 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34203

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours between 7:00am - 5:00pm (Flexible)

Expected Starting Hourly Range: $19.51 - $24.38

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).

Working Conditions:

Indoor/outdoor situation; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 50 lbs. alone; up to 100 lbs. with assistance.

Job Description Essential Functions

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

All Levels:

• 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.

Technician Level II:

• 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.

Technician Level III:

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.

Senior Technician:

Lead technical position provides direction, assistance and training and coordination to P&Z Tech I-III. Reports directly to Section Manager. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Technician Level I:

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.

Technician Level II:

High school diploma or equivalent certification required. Minimum of one (1) year 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.

Technician Level III:

High school diploma or equivalent Certification. 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. 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.

Senior Technician:

High school diploma or equivalent Certification. 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.

All levels:

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Valid driver's license required with valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of hire.

More Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Technician Level I:

• 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.
• Written and Verbal Communication skills.
• 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.

Technician Level II:

• 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.

Technician Level III:

• 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.
• Expert GIS knowledge.
• Ability to Analyze and compile data.
• Decision making skills.
• Understanding land use procedures.

Senior Technician:

• Training/Mentoring skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Problem solving and Conflict resolution skills.
• Expert skill with applicable software applications.
• Tech II Equipment and 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.
• Advanced ARC/GIS knowledge.

Veterans Preference

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants claiming preference must provide a DD Form 214 or other acceptable documentation with their application. We are committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.

EEO/ADA Statement

Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 941-748-4501 x 3865.

Drug-Free Workplace

Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.