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.
Talent is the essence of meeting our client's objectives, goals, and challenges. Candidates must possess a professional demeanor, have both technical and industry experience, and be a team player.
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 permits for adherence to land development regulations.
- 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.
- Working Conditions & Physical Requirements.
Work Environment
- Work environment is typically performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.
- The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
- Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
- The incumbents in this position will be required to work pre, during and post emergency operations related to tropical storms, hurricanes, and fires.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Workplace / Veterans
Our firm is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
