Assistant Manager, Zoning

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating

18 days paid time off per year

Longevity bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Pre-employment checks

Job summary

Orange County Government is seeking an Assistant Manager for the Zoning Division within the Planning, Environmental & Development Services Department. You will supervise personnel, manage budgets, and support policy initiatives while ensuring excellent customer service and smooth permitting processes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with five years in zoning/planning/development services, including two years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and five years increasingly responsible experience in zoning, planning, or development services, including two years of supervisory experience.
• In lieu of the degree, additional relevant experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Master's Degree in Planning, Public Administration or closely related field is preferred.
• AICP Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs activities, programs and services of the Zoning Division to ensure high-level customer service.
• Develops standard operating procedures, work instructions, and operational guidelines.
• Assists in developing and reporting key performance metrics for division operations.
• Oversees integration of permitting processes into the electronic permitting system.
• Manages contract, grants, procurement, facilities, vehicles, and budget preparation.
• Oversees fiscal activities and asset inventory; manages information systems and emergency management.
• Represents division in meetings with Mayor's office, Commissioners, and customers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Policy initiatives

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

AICP Certification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

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.

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

The Zoning Division within the Planning, Environmental & Development Services (PEDS) Department, is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Assistant Manager. This position provides administrative and supervisory assistance to the Division Manager in the area of administration, management of personnel, technology, and budget related issues. Assists in directing activities, programs and services of the Zoning Division to ensure the highest level of customer service is provided to the County and its citizens. The Assistant Manager may also support policy initiatives or lead special projects at the request of the Division Manager.

Work is performed with independence, sound professional judgment and initiative under the general direction of the Division Manager. Performance is evaluated through conference, observations, reports and achievement of desired results.

Representative Duties/Assignments

• Responsible for personnel matters within the Division, including progressive corrective action, training and professional development, annual performance appraisals, timekeeping/payroll, and related activities.
• Responsible for the development of standard operating procedures, work instructions, and operational guidelines. Makes recommendations to Division or Department management regarding resource needs or operational/policy changes.
• Assists in the development, management, analysis, and reporting of key performance metrics to assure effective division operations.
• Assists in the analysis, planning, design, development, and management of the integration of permitting processes into the electronic permitting system.
• Responsible for contract, grant, procurement, facilities, vehicles, and budget preparation and administration.
• Provides oversight and monitoring of fiscal activities; monitors and maintains asset inventory. Management of information systems; and emergency management.
• Responds to and resolves matters brought forward by the Mayor's office, Commissioners offices, County Administration, Department Director, Deputy Director and customers/constituents.
• Performs the duties of the Division Manager in his/her absence including Development Review Committee (DRC) attendance.
• Researches material and recommendations to assist in the administration of the zoning regulations. Investigates zoning codes and ordinances for Manager's review. Provides interpretations regarding land use issues.
• Reviews and approves correspondence such as reports, plans and agenda items for consistency and quality.
• Prepares zoning, signage, landscaping, and land use codes and ordinances for Manager's review.
• Provide technical and professional support on all planning, zoning, and code enforcement such as land use principles, violation issuance and enforcement, interpretation and implementation of government policies, procedures, laws, code, rules, and regulations.
• Provides professional and technical support on matters related to Orange County Code Chapters 15 (Tree Protection and Removal), 25 (Licenses, Taxation, and Misc. Business Regulations) 30 (Planning and Development), 34 (Subdivision Regulations), 38 (Zoning), 31.5 (Signs) and 24 (Landscaping, Buffering, and Open Space).
• Supervises and provides daily direction/oversight to the Division's primary functions including the following Zoning Division sections: Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) Residential Permitting, Project Review and Research, and the Arborist team.
• Uses existing Department/Division metrics to monitor workload activities and adjust staffing assignments to address any workload issues.
• Researches, prepares and presents proposed Code amendments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners.
• Serves as a liaison with Information System Services (ISS) regarding technology matters to include in-house training, support and necessary system enhancements.
• Serves as a liaison to our partner, the Government Service Center, ensuring that customer service scripts are up-to-date and modified after adoption of Code amendments.
• Prepares and makes presentations to various public, civic, boards and organizations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and five years increasingly responsible experience in zoning, planning, or development services to include two years of supervisory experience. In lieu of the degree requirements, additional relevant experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Preferences

Master's Degree in Planning, Public Administration or closely related field.

AICP Certification

Application Deadline

Open Date: 10/27/2026

Close Date: 11/10/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 023 - From $97,635 to $156,187

FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on County Policy, 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. 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 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

201 South Rosalind Avenue

Orlando, FL 32801

Notes

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.

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