Department:

Planning and Development Services

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

In the Planner II- Zoning role you will work within the Planning and Zoning Division of the Planning and Development Services Department and will primarily work on review of rezones, special exceptions, and site development applications for compliance with zoning regulations contained in the Unified Development Code (UDC). You will also assist with, track, and make recommendations on UDC amendments, assisting in the work product, including participation and presentation at public hearings. In this role you will also assist with research, strategic plan items, and special projects as needed. If you want to have an impact on and support the Sarasota County community, make sure to apply today!

Administration

Perform as lead Zoning reviewer for Rezones and Special Exception reviews.Assist in site development review. Assist as needed in other permit zoning reviews.Interact with citizens and clients relating to property usage, setbacks, etc. Participate in Zoner of the Day.Provide guidance to Zoning Plans Reviewers and assists in answering more complex Zoning inquiries.Assist with research and drafting proposed language/text revisions to the UDC.Assist in review and processing of public and privately initiated text amendments to the UDC.Assist in research and analysis/recommended action on Board Assignments.Research/draft Zoning Letters of Determination, appeals, development reviews.Provide support to the Board of Zoning Appeals under the supervision of the Zoning Administrator and/or Assistant Zoning Administrator, as needed.

Public Involvement/Citizen Engagement

Participate as Zoning Representative at bi-weekly Development Review Coordination Meetings.Participate in workshops and educational programs and meetings with developers and neighborhood associations.Assist Code Enforcement Officers with issuance of violation code citations.

Business Planning/Implementation

Assist in answering permit review questions.Assist with ensuring performance targets are met.Help Zoning Supervisor monitor daily workload/performance of Zoning Plans Reviewers.Monitor processes for improved efficiencies.

E-Work/Hybrid Work: Currently this position is eligible to e-work up to 2 days per week! After you complete your first six months, contingent on work requirements and other factors, you’ll be eligible for this fantastic benefit.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

About You

To thrive in this position, you must have-

A Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Land Use, Geography or closely aligned and related field and a minimum of four (4) years related professional planning and zoning experience.A Master's degree may substitute for one year or the required experience.Planning and zoning experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis depending on the type of experience.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $61,131.20 - $70,012.80 based on experience

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, you will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

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We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

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