Department:

Planning and Development Services

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Are you a people person who wants to work directly with the people of Sarasota County? As the Zoning Plans Reviewer, you will review permit applications for compliance with the Sarasota County Zoning Ordinance and you will also be responsible for handling customer walk-ins in a continuing effort to provide quality customer service, in addition to reviewing permit plans for adherence to the Zoning Ordinance. If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for make sure to apply today!

Review building permit plans to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State and County laws, ordinances, and regulations, to include determination of flood zones, zoning districts, coastal construction zones, gulf beach setback lines, property identification numbers and addresses. Provide excellent customer service and responds to information requests for customer walk-ins, telephone calls, and emails relating to interpretation of Zoning Ordinance related to zoning districts, permitted land uses, setback and development standards information.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

About You

To thrive in this position, you must have-

A high school diploma or equivalent and 2-5 years experience in Zoning Plans review.  Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.  College course work (equivalent to 30 semester credit hours or an Associate degree) in planning, engineering, or other related field experience may be substituted for the experience.  Knowledge of Federal, State and County Zoning laws, ordinances and regulations. Ability to interpret legal descriptions and prepare spreadsheets. Requires basic knowledge and/or skill in GIS.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $25.45 - $26.00 based on experience

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

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We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

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