Development Coordinator

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description


General Functions :

Provides highly technical and supervisory-level direction to major work elements of the section for interpreting and administering land development codes, zoning codes, and subdivision regulations. Coordinates and manages the review and analysis of complex land use developments. Directs and coordinates the compilation of information and the development of formal planning presentations for various planning boards and groups.

Work is performed with considerable independence and the exercise of independent judgment under the general supervision of the department manager or other designated supervisor.

Representative Duties/Assignments :

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.


¿ Prepares Meeting Minutes, BCC Memos, and other Correspondence.
¿ Agenda Preparation.
¿ LDMS Updates and Database Maintenance.
¿ Coordinates and manages report processing and ensures that research, reports and analysis documents are conducted and completed according to established standards in the section.
¿ Transportation Credit Account establishment and tracking.
¿ Vested Trips (Horizon West) and Concurrency tracking through Proportionate Share Agreements.
¿ Emergency Operation Preparation Response and Recovery.
¿ Maintains effective and productive communications with team members, internal/external customers Assists the Chief in developing and compiling information for the development of the section work programs.
¿ Manages work programs as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Master's degree from an accredited institution in Planning, Public Administration, Engineering, Geography, Physical Science or closely related field.

One (1) year of experience in planning and/or zoning fields.

or

Bachelor¿s Degree from an accredited institution in Planning, Public Administration, Engineering, Geography, Statistics, Physical Science or closely related field.

Three (3) years of experience in planning and/or zoning fields.

In lieu of the degree requirements additional relevant experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Preferences :

Knowledgeable in the County¿s Land Development Management System (LDMS).
Must have experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent abilities in grammar, spelling, and composition. The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
This position requires the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines, and possession of exceptional organization skills.

Application Deadline


Open Date: 10/20/2026
Close Date: 11/01/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information


Pay Grade: 016 - From $27.75 to $36.08
FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.

• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

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Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder .

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) . If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address


4200 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32839


Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.