Senior Zoning Administrator

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were explicitly written out in this job description.

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General Summary

The City of South Miami operates under a commission/manager form of government and is well known for its active and engaged citizenry. The Senior Zoning Administrator will supervise and administer work in the Planning and Zoning Division, with zoning review and development board support responsibilities.

This position is designed to enhance the customer service experience through the building permit review process, with emphasis on improving coordination between the technical requirements of the zoning code and the aesthetic quality of development within the City of South Miami.

Supervision Received & Exercised

The Senior Zoning Administrator position exercises limited supervision of work over professional department staff. Supervision is limited to work distribution, training, answering questions, assisting in resolving issues, and all planning and zoning related matters.

Duties & Responsibilities

 Assists in developing and maintaining policies and procedures related to the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations, zoning code changes for the development review process, and building permit zoning review.

 Assists the City’s Design or Planning Lead with zoning issues related to architectural review and administrative approvals. Performs zoning review for development boards, as assigned.

 Performs zoning review for large projects and coordinates zoning staff review responsibilities in collaboration with the Zoning Planner lead.

 Supervises field inspections conducted by zoning staff to ensure compliance with all zoning requirements and City ordinances.

 Coordinates the administrative requirements of the Board of Adjustment.

 Reviews existing zoning and City ordinances, proposes changes, develops revisions.

 Represents the Department before the City Commission as required; revises procedures, forms, etc. as may be necessary.

 Explains zoning regulations and design standards 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 and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Development Services.

Minimum Qualifications Required

 Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Urban Planning, or related field.

 Ten years of experience in Architecture or Planning, with emphasis on zoning compliance issues.

 Registration as an Architect in Florida preferred.

 American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is preferred.

 Ability to supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

 Must possess a valid State of Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

 A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

 Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of urban and regional planning, or city planning.

 Knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as urban design, economic development and/or land use.

 Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection.

 Skill in oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects.

 Skills for facilitating relationships with elected/appointed officials or other decision-makers.

 Skills to gather relevant information to solve less well-defined planning problems.

 Skills for use with community workshops.

 Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.

 Ability to provide effective supervision and staff management as required.

 Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines.

 Ability to perform the required with good vision, with or without correction, required.

 Ability to occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions required.

 Ability to occasionally be exposed to risks associated with construction in progress required.

Disclaimer

The City of South Miami provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the City of South Miami complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.