Posting number: 1128
Department: Development Services Department
Job classification: Zoning Administrator
Posting type: Open
Categories: Planning and Development, Architecture
This position performs professional, supervisory, and administrative work in the Planning and Zoning Division, with zoning review and support responsibilities for the Board of Architects and Board of Adjustment. This position is designed to enhance the customer service experience through the building permit review process, with emphasis in enhanced coordination between the technical requirements of the zoning code and the aesthetic quality of the architecture of Coral Gables. Exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment under the direction of the Development Services Director or designee.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Assists with the administration and management of zoning team members and activities.
Assists in developing and maintaining policies and procedures related to the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations, zoning code changes, and building permit zoning review.
Performs impact fee calculations associated with the building permit review.
Performs zoning review for large projects and coordinates zoning staff review responsibilities in collaboration with the City Planner. Supervises field inspections of zoning staff to ensure compliance with all minimum zoning and City ordinances.
Supervises and assists with the Certificate of Use and alcohol licenses review and issuance processes.
Formulates recommendations and coordinates the administrative requirements, including the preparation of staff reports and presenting to the Board of Adjustment.
Issues determinations and advisory letters regarding zoning designations, building sites, and other zoning-related purposes as requested by applicants.
Reviews existing zoning and City ordinances, proposes changes, and develops revisions; represents the Department before the City Commission as required; revises procedures, forms, etc. as may be required.
Explains zoning regulations and review processes 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 as assigned.
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field.
Five (5) years of experience in Architecture, with emphasis on zoning compliance issues, with three (3) years of managerial and supervisory experience.
Certification with the American Institute of Certified Planners desirable.
Valid Florida Driver's License.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Known as The City Beautiful, Coral Gables stands out as a planned community that blends color, details, and the Mediterranean Revival architectural style.
Coral Gables is a major employment center, with almost as many people working in the City as living there. The Coral Gables economy is comprised of local and international businesses, but unlike other parts of Florida, it is not influenced as strongly by seasonal shifts. The City is especially desirable to businesses because of its proximity to Miami International Airport, the Port of Miami, and downtown Miami, while also being convenient for executive housing. In addition, a vintage style trolley connects many of the commercial districts, Grand Avenue and the Metrorail. The City has a strong offering of banking, investment institutions, health care, and professional services, as well as being the international headquarters for Bacardi and Del Monte Fresh Produce. The University of Miami (UM) is also located in Coral Gables, and is the City's largest employer.
UM, a research university, is ranked 50th among the nations top-tier institutions in the U.S. News & World Report ratings of "America's Best Colleges." Also located within the City is Northwestern University's prestigious Kellogg School of Management Executive MBA Program. Coral Gables' lower schools offer strong academic and international programs including an international baccalaureate program at Coral Gables Senior High and at Gulliver Preparatory School.
The City provides excellent municipal services, including an accredited Police Department, as well as a Class 1 Fire Department and a Class 1 Building Division. In addition, Coral Gables has been named a Tree City USA for the last 31 consecutive years, and selected as a Playful City USA for eight years in a row.
Excellent municipal services, high quality of life, convenient access, responsible growth and a diversified economy make Coral Gables a highly desirable place to live, work and play.
