Job Description

BUILDING DIVISION - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SPECIALIST I

PG 16 - NON EXEMPT $25.91HR/$53,892.80 ANNUALLY


Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts,


responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below . The job description herein provides for


the range of duties to be performed. It is not intended to reflect all duties that are


required within this position.


Employee Benefits

Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance FRS Retirement 10 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Education Incentives Deferred Compensation Plan Wellness Incentives Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free Employee Gym Free Employee Health Clinic

MAJOR FUNCTION:

Assists customers with development review aspects of the building permitting process to include providing guidance with site plans, setbacks, and land use entitlements. Engages with Building Division and Land Development Division staff to provide customers with a seamless permitting process.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

Advises the public of required land development regulations, including but not limited to setbacks, allowable principal and accessory uses, planned development conditions, and site plan requirements Assists in the preparation and update of subdivision files and mobile home park files Assists with mobile home park registration and renewals Assists with sign permit reviews Assists with the issuance of Temporary Use Permits Communicates with county divisions {i.e. Land Development, Long Range Planning,
Utilities, and Roads and Drainage) and external agencies (i.e. Florida Department of


Transportation, Polk County Health Department, and Water Management Districts) on matters associated to permit issuance


Drafts, processes, and/ or researches forms , letters, reports, summaries, and other documents Partners with permit technicians and plans examiners to ensure relevant land development regulations are observed with prior to permit issuance Utilizes maps and online databases to retrieve land use and property information needed to assist customers in the permitting process

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Ability to understand deed and real property legal descriptions Ability to learn assigned office tasks and adhere to prescribed routines Ability to perform critical tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Ability to prepare or draft routine documents and compose business letters,
memoranda and related forms and program materials


Ability to research land use information Ability to communicate professionally to employees, officials, and the public Ability to sit, bend, stoop, stand, and ambulate independently Ability to understand and follow oral and/ or written instructions. Ability to operate the equipment and computer software used within this work unit Ability to use various maps and GIS tools to identify customer addresses Ability to work independently, follow prescribed routines / practices, and problem solve Knowledge of personal computer/ terminal hardware, and various software and
database information learned from manuals and on-the-job t raining


Knowledge of business English, punctuation, spelling, and arithmetic Knowledge of general office practices and procedures and record keeping methods Knowledge of land use concepts, such as setbacks, easements, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma
and a minimum of four (4 years) customer service experience in building construction,


per mitting, planning, or related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bi-lingual in English and Spanish Permitting or construction industry experience Notary Public

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position shall be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been


declared in Polk County.



High School Graduate