Brevard County Government
Zoning Permit Specialist I
Brevard County Government, Melbourne, Florida, United States, 32935
Salary: $22.84 to $25.12 per hour, negotiable. Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Government Center/Viera.
Performs experienced paraprofessional work interfacing with petitioners, processing permit applications, furnishing information, and managing associated records. Work may include issuing permits and providing supervision to clerical staff.
Requirements
Three (3) years of progressively responsible office experience, including one (1) year in building, permitting, planning, zoning, or a closely related field, or two (2) years as a Brevard County Customer Service Representative.
Additional qualifying education and/or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.
Special Requirements
Must possess, or obtain within six (6) months of employment, an active Florida Notary Public certification and maintain said certification during the term of employment.
Must successfully complete, within nine (9) months of employment, all classes for the Brevard County Mandatory Training for the Development of New Employees.
In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man‑made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
This position is part of an established career ladder.
Examples of Duties
Provides information regarding land use and explains zoning regulations to members of the public and other agencies and departments.
Provides records and other information relating to public hearings to the Board of Adjustment, Board of County Commissioners, and members of the general public.
Reviews and processes building permit applications in accordance with established planning and zoning regulations and policies.
Assists building permit applicants and contractors with issues relating to their building permit application in order to ensure that the requested permit meets established planning and zoning regulations and
Reviews foundation, as‑built, and form board surveys to ensure that the requested building permit meets setback, size, and zoning regulations for building permits.
Reviews building permits against the most current comprehensive plan and zoning in order to ensure that they meet planning and zoning regulations.
Assists building applicants and contractors with building permit applications and answers questions relating to planning and zoning regulations and policies.
Responsible for reviewing building permit applications and confirming compliance with existing variances, administrative waivers, and binding development plans associated with the parcel of land.
Ensures that the legal description of land listed on warranty deeds matches the legal description on the building application.
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (partial list)
Thorough knowledge of land use principles.
Thorough knowledge of basic research and record‑keeping practices and techniques.
Some knowledge of the application of codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Ability to learn and utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Accela, and the Brevard County Property Appraiser and Clerk of the Court websites to research titles and other records associated with property descriptions and ownership.
Ability to interpret and explain various rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to read and interpret technical maps, including zoning maps, aerial maps, building maps, and survey maps.
Ability to read surveys, site plans, and construction drawings. Ability to locate parcels of land from legal descriptions and/or surveys.
Ability to use tact and understanding, with impartiality, in public contacts.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Performs experienced paraprofessional work interfacing with petitioners, processing permit applications, furnishing information, and managing associated records. Work may include issuing permits and providing supervision to clerical staff.
Requirements
Three (3) years of progressively responsible office experience, including one (1) year in building, permitting, planning, zoning, or a closely related field, or two (2) years as a Brevard County Customer Service Representative.
Additional qualifying education and/or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.
Special Requirements
Must possess, or obtain within six (6) months of employment, an active Florida Notary Public certification and maintain said certification during the term of employment.
Must successfully complete, within nine (9) months of employment, all classes for the Brevard County Mandatory Training for the Development of New Employees.
In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man‑made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
This position is part of an established career ladder.
Examples of Duties
Provides information regarding land use and explains zoning regulations to members of the public and other agencies and departments.
Provides records and other information relating to public hearings to the Board of Adjustment, Board of County Commissioners, and members of the general public.
Reviews and processes building permit applications in accordance with established planning and zoning regulations and policies.
Assists building permit applicants and contractors with issues relating to their building permit application in order to ensure that the requested permit meets established planning and zoning regulations and
Reviews foundation, as‑built, and form board surveys to ensure that the requested building permit meets setback, size, and zoning regulations for building permits.
Reviews building permits against the most current comprehensive plan and zoning in order to ensure that they meet planning and zoning regulations.
Assists building applicants and contractors with building permit applications and answers questions relating to planning and zoning regulations and policies.
Responsible for reviewing building permit applications and confirming compliance with existing variances, administrative waivers, and binding development plans associated with the parcel of land.
Ensures that the legal description of land listed on warranty deeds matches the legal description on the building application.
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (partial list)
Thorough knowledge of land use principles.
Thorough knowledge of basic research and record‑keeping practices and techniques.
Some knowledge of the application of codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Ability to learn and utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Accela, and the Brevard County Property Appraiser and Clerk of the Court websites to research titles and other records associated with property descriptions and ownership.
Ability to interpret and explain various rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to read and interpret technical maps, including zoning maps, aerial maps, building maps, and survey maps.
Ability to read surveys, site plans, and construction drawings. Ability to locate parcels of land from legal descriptions and/or surveys.
Ability to use tact and understanding, with impartiality, in public contacts.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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