Zoning Analyst

Zoning Division Technical And Administrative Assistant

Responsible for technical and administrative work for the Zoning Division. Informs the public on interpretations of the Zoning Ordinance and changes in the Ordinance.

Essential Functions

• Works with engineers, architects, attorneys, developers and property owners on land development within the scope of zoning regulations.
• Answers questions of the public relating to zoning matters, verbally or in writing.
• Interprets and/or enforces all City regulations and policies regarding zoning, signs, street names and numbering, etc.
• Makes field inspections when necessary to clarify plans.
• Reviews zoning site plans and building plans for compliance to the Zoning Code.
• Receives variance applications, fills out Board of Adjustment history sheets and works with the public regarding variances.
• Keeps zoning logs and records current.
• Confers with the Senior Zoning Analyst on all related questions concerning site and development review, plans review, complaints and variances.
• The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that would be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of college with four (4) years of experience in public relations work, government regulatory work, or legal enforcement work; or the equivalent in education, training, and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.

Job Based Competencies

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of zoning and application of the Zoning Code to presented situations.
• Knowledge of subdivision regulations, FEMA regulations and other development ordinances.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, contractors and fellow employees.
• Ability to understand and interpret plans and specifications and determine whether plans meet the requirements of the Zoning Code.
• Ability to present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in both written and oral form.

Responsibility

Under the direction of and responsible to the Department Head or designated representative. Assignments are general with wide latitude for use of independent judgment in work methods and procedures. Accountable primarily for results shown and ability to resolve problems. Usually no supervision exercised.

Physical Requirements

This is primarily sedentary work requiring limited physical effort. Position requires visual acuity for reviewing, checking, preparing, and maintaining written and computer files. Incumbent is required to have sufficient hearing to accurately perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Manual dexterity to operate standard office, data entry, and word processing equipment is required.

Public Contact

Extensive public contact, answering questions, resolving construction plan problems and field complaints.

Retirement Benefit

The City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021. To learn more about what this benefit may mean for you, please visit MyFrs.com. Please note that if you are hired to work for the City of Sarasota as an FRS employer, you will be asked to complete a form to certify your FRS status, as there may be an impact to any FRS benefit you are already receiving.