Planning & Zoning Technician I — Flexible Hours

Manatee County Government; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County Government in Lakewood Ranch, FL is seeking Planning and Zoning Technicians at levels I–III to support the department in zoning, site planning, and land-use compliance. Responsibilities include researching regulations, preparing verifications, and coordinating with developers and the public.

Progression to higher Technician levels depends on competencies, education, and required certifications; DOQ-based starting salary aligns with a stated hourly range for this on-site role.

Qualifications

• Written and Verbal communication skills in a professional setting.
• Ability to interpret site plans and access GIS data for land use decisions.
• Ability to research zoning and land use regulations with accuracy.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe PDF for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitors inquiries from the public and professionals and routes for responses.
• Reviews site plans for zoning compliance and prepares verifications.
• Prepares site plan files for routing and oversees document handling.
• Performs inspections of development sites for erosion control and compliance.

Skills

Written and Verbal Communication

GIS knowledge

Analytical skills

Research skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent certification

Florida Storm water, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe pdf

ARC/GIS

PowerPoint

Job description

Manatee County Government in Lakewood Ranch, FL is seeking Planning and Zoning Technicians at levels I–III to support the department in zoning, site planning, and land-use compliance. Responsibilities include researching regulations, preparing verifications, and coordinating with developers and the public.

Progression to higher Technician levels depends on competencies, education, and required certifications; DOQ-based starting salary aligns with a stated hourly range for this on-site role.