ZONING PLANS EXAMINER

Bureau Veritas | Marine & Offshore; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas | Marine & Offshore is seeking a Zoning Plans Examiner to review permit applications for compliance with Miami-Dade Land Development Regulations and General Code in Broward County, FL. The role involves coordinating with Building Division, inspecting developments, and preparing zoning letters.

Ideal candidates will have Florida architectural/licensing credentials and experience in zoning, building, and engineering permits, with strong analytical and customer-service skills.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of City codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Experience related to Urban Planning and/or Architectural design work preferred.
• Knowledge of zoning codes, sign codes, and land use information
• Knowledge of building and engineering permits
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Responsibilities

• Performs technical and administrative work in the application and interpretation of various land development sections of the City's code, including signage.
• Reviews building permit plans for compliance with the City’s adopted plans, resolutions, land development regulations, and other applicable City codes; provides guidance to applicants; works with external agencies and other City Departments.
• Interprets zoning codes, sign codes, use, location, and site-specific information relating to parcels of land, and provides to the general public in written and/or oral form.
• Conducts zoning and landscape field inspections.
• Assists staff in processing zoning and sign code development review applications, including research and report preparation.
• Reviews surveys for accuracy and relays technical information to other departments.
• Reviews and approves building and engineering permits based on consistency with previously approved site plans.
• Prepares zoning verification letters consistent with zoning regulations and specific development approvals.
• Responsible for ensuring conformity with the Land Development Code when performing field inspections.
• Conducts research and follow-up on inquiries.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

English communication

Critical thinking

Independent learning

Problem solving

Education

State of Florida Architect

BN inspector license

PX plans examiner license

Job description

Zoning Plans Examiner

Location:
Broward County, Florida, US
Type of contract: Permanent
Posting date: Nov 7, 2026
Job offer reference: 217224

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This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

City: Broward County
State: Florida

Summary

• C.A.P. Government, Inc. is seeking to hire a Zoning Plans Examiner.
• The candidate will review technical work reviewing building permit applications to ensure compliance with Miami-Dade Land Development Regulations and the General Code.
• The candidate is responsible for reviewing building and engineering permits for adherence to land development regulations regarding zoning requirements.
• Work requires coordination with Building Division and code compliance officers, including fieldwork for inspecting residential and commercial developments.
• Prepares zoning verification letters and provides information to the general public in written and/or oral form.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs technical and administrative work in the application and interpretation of various land development sections of the City's code, including signage.
• Reviews building permit plans for compliance with the City’s adopted plans, resolutions, land development regulations, and other applicable City codes; provides guidance to applicants; works with external agencies and other City Departments.
• Interprets zoning codes, sign codes, use, location, and site-specific information relating to parcels of land, and provides to the general public in written and/or oral form.
• Conducts zoning and landscape field inspections.
• Assists staff in processing zoning and sign code development review applications, including research and report preparation.
• Reviews surveys for accuracy and relays technical information to other departments.
• Reviews and approves building and engineering permits based on consistency with previously approved site plans.
• Prepares zoning verification letters consistent with zoning regulations and specific development approvals.
• Responsible for ensuring conformity with the Land Development Code when performing field inspections.
• Conducts research and follow-up on inquiries.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager.
• Required Education, Experience, and Skills
• A thorough knowledge of City codes, ordinances and regulations is preferred.
• Experience related to Urban Planning and/or Architectural design work preferred.
• Knowledge of zoning codes, sign codes, and land use information
• Knowledge of building and engineering permits
• Skill in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Skill in providing good customer service
• Skill in attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multi-task while working with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
• Ability to quickly and independently learn new software.
• Ability to analyze and define problems, identify alternative solutions, estimate consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Ability to organize and prioritize work for timely completion and balance business needs, customer needs, and business risk.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest process improvements.
• Ability to communicate and understand the information in English, both orally and in writing.

Education/Experience

• State of Florida Architect; or
• Certified by the State of Florida as an inspector BN license
• Certified by the State of Florida as a Plans Examiner PX license

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