Planning Support Specialist

Pasco County, Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County is seeking a Planning Assistant I to support the review and management of Development Permit applications. The role involves interdepartmental coordination, researching planning issues, and ensuring compliance with zoning and land-use regulations.

The position requires an associate degree with 2 years of related experience or a high school diploma with 4 years of experience; Florida driver’s license and notary eligibility are noted.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of zoning, subdivision, and development standards.
• Experience reviewing development applications for compliance with laws and ordinances.
• Ability to interpret site and subdivision plans and maps.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and coordinates development permit applications across departments.
• Interprets zoning and land-use implications for public and applicants.
• Provides written and verbal findings and instructions on procedures.
• Collaborates with developers, engineers, attorneys, planners and public.
• Responds to inquiries and supports Planning Commission decisions.

Skills

Zoning standards

Subdivision & platting standards

Development standards

Permit types

Computer skills

Reading comprehension

Aerial photos/maps

Public interaction

Site plans

Oral/Written instructions

Present findings

Education

Associate degree + 2y exp

HS diploma + 4y exp

Flood/FEMA experience

Job description

Pasco County is seeking a Planning Assistant I to support the review and management of Development Permit applications. The role involves interdepartmental coordination, researching planning issues, and ensuring compliance with zoning and land-use regulations.

The position requires an associate degree with 2 years of related experience or a high school diploma with 4 years of experience; Florida driver’s license and notary eligibility are noted.