This is professional zoning evaluation work for the Metro-Dade County Building & Zoning Department.

Employees in this class are responsible for performing site plan reviews and preparing written recommendations on requests for zoning changes and modifications to Dade County zoning regulations. Responsibilities include field inspections of properties in question, analyzing and interpreting land use regulations, reviewing zoning histories, coordinating work with other county operations involved in the zoning process, interacting with the public, and serving as a representative to the Site Review Committee. Incumbents exercise some independent judgment in the research and analysis of zoning issues and development of effective zoning recommendations. Supervision is received from a professional superior who reviews work for satisfactory completion of assigned responsibilities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Prepares written recommendations for the Zoning Appeals Board and the Board of County Commissioners addressing the feasibility of public hearing applications for rezoning requests and variances from the Metropolitan Dade County zoning code.

Conducts field inspections of each property, reviews zoning history, and evaluates specific details of application in terms of site plan acceptability and consistency with County development policies.

Evaluates requests for administrative variances and develops memoranda of recommended actions.

Coordinates zoning evaluation activities with other county operations involved in the zoning process.

Explains zoning requlations and answers inquiries from the public, developers, and attorneys.

Conducts negotiations with the public and their representatives to achieve acceptable site plan zoning proposals.

Represents department on the Site Review Committee.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of codes, land use regulations, laws, and ordinances pertaining to property usage.

Considerable knowledge of research techniques and sources and availability of current information.

Knowledge of departmental policies, rules, and procedures.

Knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Knowledge of construction plans, blueprints, and specifications.

Knowledge of legal descriptions, property deeds, and abstracts.

Ability to analyze pertinent codes, laws, ordinances, and land use regulations and determine relevancy to current zoning related proposals.

Ability to research and interpret zoning-related actions of an area and make recommendations for zoning proposals.

Ability to present justification for zoning recommendations in a concise, comprehensive written format.

Ability to review site plans, determine their functional effectiveness and compatibility with surrounding uses, and recommend site plan modifications.

Ability to negotiate with the public, developers, and attorneys to achieve site plan/zoning proposals.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally, and in writing.

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