Zoning Plans Examiner

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.

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.
• 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.