Zoning Administrator

City of Coral Gables; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Coral Gables is seeking a professional to lead the Planning and Zoning Division, focusing on zoning review and coordination with architectural quality. The role emphasizes customer service in the building permit process and requires initiative under the Development Services Director or designee.

Required are five years in Architecture with zoning exposure and three years of managerial/supervisory experience; a Florida driver’s license is a must.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in Architecture with emphasis on zoning compliance.
• Three years of managerial and supervisory experience.
• Valid Florida Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration and management of zoning team members and activities.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to enforcement of zoning laws and building permit zoning review.
• Perform impact fee calculations for building permit review.
• Conduct zoning reviews for large projects and coordinate staff review with City Planner.
• Supervise and assist with Certificate of Use and alcohol license reviews and issuance processes.
• Prepare staff reports and present to the Board of Adjustment; coordinate administrative requirements.
• Issue determinations and advisory letters on zoning designations and related matters.
• Explain zoning regulations to developers, architects, contractors, and property owners; provide staff guidance on interpretations.

Skills

Managerial experience

Architecture experience

Policy development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field

AICP Certification desirable

Job description

This position performs professional, supervisory, and administrative work in the Planning and Zoning Division, with zoning review and support responsibilities for the Board of Architects and Board of Adjustment. This position is designed to enhance the customer service experience through the building permit review process, with emphasis in enhanced coordination between the technical requirements of the zoning code and the aesthetic quality of the architecture of Coral Gables. Exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment under the direction of the Development Services Director or designee.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

• Assists with the administration and management of zoning team members and activities.
• Assists in developing and maintaining policies and procedures related to the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations, zoning code changes, and building permit zoning review.
• Performs impact fee calculations associated with the building permit review.
• Performs zoning review for large projects and coordinates zoning staff review responsibilities in collaboration with the City Planner. Supervises field inspections of zoning staff to ensure compliance with all minimum zoning and City ordinances.
• Supervises and assists with the Certificate of Use and alcohol licenses review and issuance processes.
• Formulates recommendations and coordinates the administrative requirements, including the preparation of staff reports and presenting to the Board of Adjustment.
• Issues determinations and advisory letters regarding zoning designations, building sites, and other zoning-related purposes as requested by applicants.
• Reviews existing zoning and City ordinances, proposes changes, and develops revisions; represents the Department before the City Commission as required; revises procedures, forms, etc. as may be required.
• Explains zoning regulations and review processes to developers, architects, contractors, and property owners; provides direction to staff regarding zoning interpretations, procedures, and Board of Adjustment applications.
• Responds to correspondence and memos from the public and other City departments. Prepares various reports, as needed for consideration of requests by City Boards.
• Trains and develops new staff members in departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field.

• Five (5) years of experience in Architecture, with emphasis on zoning compliance issues, with three (3) years of managerial and supervisory experience.
• Certification with the American Institute of Certified Planners desirable.
• Valid Florida Driver's License.
• A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.