Planning & Zoning Technician – Lakewood Ranch, FL

Manatee County Government; Florida; On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County Government in Lakewood Ranch, FL is seeking a Planning and Zoning Technician at multiple levels. The role performs technical and professional tasks for the Department, including zoning verifications, site plan reviews, and development compliance.

Starting salary is hourly and will depend on qualifications; progression from Technician I to Senior Technician depends on competencies, education, and certifications. On-site work with typical hours 7:00am–5:00pm, flexible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Florida Storm water, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certification or ability to obtain within six months, if assigned.

Responsibilities

• Monitors Section Email inquiries from General Public and Development Professionals.
• Answers front counter phones and routes to the appropriate person.
• Processes fee receipts and intake of land development applications.
• Prepares site plan files for routing and distribution.
• Conduct inspections of development site for erosion and sediment control devices and compliance.

Skills

Written communication

Research

Customer service

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

High school diploma

Driver's license

Tools

GIS

Adobe PDF

Land use codes

Job description

Manatee County Government in Lakewood Ranch, FL is seeking a Planning and Zoning Technician at multiple levels. The role performs technical and professional tasks for the Department, including zoning verifications, site plan reviews, and development compliance.

Starting salary is hourly and will depend on qualifications; progression from Technician I to Senior Technician depends on competencies, education, and certifications. On-site work with typical hours 7:00am–5:00pm, flexible.