Zoning Plans Examiner

This is advanced professional and technical work enforcing the City of Miamis Zoning Code, sign ordinance and other related regulations, laws, statutes, and ordinances.

An employee in the classification performs evaluation work involving the application of skilled technical knowledge and judgment in examining plans, and other specifications while interacting directly with the public. Work is performed with considerable independence and initiative within established codes, regulations, ordinances and technical guidelines. This position is supervised by a higher-level Manager. Examines large and complex projects plans . Interprets and enforces all applicable zoning codes, ordinances, and other related laws. Reviews plans and provides project representatives with reasons explaining the deficiencies. Calculates all applicable fees for project and informs project representative in writing. Reviews and advises project representative of preliminary permitting information such as: permits, zones, hearing processes, and all other zoning issues needed for projects to be completed and suggests changes to existing information. Reviews and analyzes legal descriptions of proposed projects against zoning maps, plats, and other resources utilizing appropriate software. Assist with making recommendations in changing ordinances and regulations relative to the Zoning Ordinance and other City Codes. Researches all board's or committees cases and prepares written and recommendation for appropriate action. Attends Board, Committee and City Commission meetings representing the Office of Zoning when necessary. Assists with developing and implementing zoning procedures and policies in order to improve office efficiency. Conducts field investigations to assure projects are within compliance of zoning regulations and applicable permits. Assists other staff members with interpreting and implementing the zoning code of other City Codes, and other relevant statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, and laws. May serve as a supervisor when necessary. Performs other related work as required.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or Public Administration.
• Two (2) years experience in architecture, urban planning, or landscape design work or zoning code research and plans review.
  
  OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2 years) of the required experience mentioned above.
  
  NOTE:
  May be required to work flexible hours including evening, weekends, and nights.

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

1. Proof of education in the form of a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or Public Administration or higher from an accredited college or university. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
2. To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: copy of college/university transcripts of sixty (60) college credits or more, from an accredited institution, OR any higher accredited degree such as an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's degree or higher.
3. Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintained valid through employment

* Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies :
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
• A current member of the OR
• A current member of the OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.

FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.

Form VP1:
Form VP2:
FORM VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE

Selection Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:

A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission
B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission
D. Properly executed valid lease agreement
E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission
F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission
G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission
H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission

City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.

Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.

OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE