Zoning Plans Examiner

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. 

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

Education/Experience

• 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