ZONING AND LANDSCAPE INSPECTOR

Salary: $51,450.67 – $79,784.02 Annually

Location : Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: TM140-03

Department: Development Services 1

Division: 01RM Urban Design and Development

Opening Date: 07/03/2023

Closing Date: 7/17/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

POSITION SUMMARY

The Zoning and Landscaping Team at the Development Services Department is seeking a Zoning and Landscape Inspector.

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The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.

The Zoning and Landscape Inspector inspects land development, building construction, and landscape installation and modification for conformity with effective land development regulations, and with approved development plans.

The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from employees. New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS.

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This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union 769 and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Performs inspections related to the City’s Unified Land Development Regulations (ULDR) and conditions placed on the plans at time of approval by the Development Review Committee (DRC), Planning and Zoning Board and/or City Commission
• Reviews building permit plans for conformance with zoning and landscape codes and ordinances
• Performs retroactive inspections of signs and landscaping and responds to complaints regarding sign compliance
• Informs property owners or developers of any development project and site plan deficiencies and gives instructions for compliance
• Arranges for developers and architects to meet with Building and Zoning representatives to discuss non-conformance with approved plans
• Issues citations to violators who fail to correct deficiencies within the prescribed period of time
• Disseminates information regarding zoning and landscape code requirements
• Documents inspection results and tracks complaints
• Prepares reports and maintains records
• Performs research on properties
• Assists in the gathering, assembly and preparation of technical data for planning analysis
• Performs related work as required

NOTE: The duties of this position will include all of those duties set forth in the official job description.
JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. High school or vocational school or possess a G.E.D. certificate
2. Three (3) years of experience in land development, code enforcement or a related field and possess a general knowledge of land development regulations, including landscaping, and associated terminology. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis of the required experience
3. Possess a Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, or be able to obtain one by date of hire.

Preference:
F.A.C.E. (Florida Association of Code Enforcement) Level 1 Certification

Special Requirements:
Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency but may be required to work in some capacity after the declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION
Depending on the number of applications and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify. All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment.

An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran’s preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale’s veteran’s preference claim form (J-204).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Established Date: 11/18/2018 Revised Date: N/A
Management Category: N/A Classification Level: Advanced
FLSA: Non-Exempt Classification Status: Classified
Job Code: TM140 EEO Code: 1 – Official/Administrator
Pay Grade: TG07

The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

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This application supplement is an integral part of the application process and must be completed together with the formal application in order for you to be considered as an applicant. Failure to complete the answers in this supplement may result in a lower rating. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Please indicate that you have read and understand the above instructions by typing your name below.

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School or Equivalent
• Vocational School
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the Above

03

How many years of experience do you have in land development, code enforcement, zoning/landscaping inspection, or a related field and possess general knowledge of land development regulations, including landscaping, and associated terminology?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 – 2 years
• 3 – 5 years
• 6 or more years

04

How many years experience do you have working with municipal zoning codes including any information regarding the review and interpretation of code language?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 – 2 years
• 3 – 5 years
• 6 or more years

05

How many years experience involving any type of enforcement of ordinances, laws, rules, or regulations do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 – 2 years
• 3 – 5 years
• 6 or more years

06

How many years experience do you have that required you to regularly document, prepare, and write detailed reports?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 – 2 years
• 3 – 5 years
• 6 or more years

07

How many years documenting accurate and precise property inspection reports and case histories do you have that includes organizing and preparing cases, files, and evidence for possible presentation before a Special Magistrate?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 – 2 years
• 3 – 5 years
• 6 or more years

08

How many years experience do you have presenting information to public groups, assemblies, judicial proceedings, etc.?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 – 2 years
• 3 – 5 years
• 6 or more years

09

What level of Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE) certification do you possess?

• FACE I
• FACE II
• FACE III
• FACE IV
• None, but will achieve within 12 months of employment
• None, and unable to achieve within 12 months

10

How many years experience do you have in various types of building construction or inspection, code enforcement, or investigational work?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 – 2 years
• 3 – 5 years
• 6 or more years

11

How many years experience do you have as a governmental employee dealing with horticulturally related codes, ordinances, or statutes?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 – 2 years
• 3 – 5 years
• 6 or more years

12

Do you have knowledge of the City’s landscape ordinance, codes and regulations, and of applicable state statutes and county ordinances and regulations?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you possess or are you able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver’s license?

• Yes
• No

14

What specifically interests you in this position?

Required Question