Land Development Development Coordinator II

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR II - Land Development Division 
 

PG 12 - $20.90hr./$43,472 annually  

NON-EXEMPT

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

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated. The job description herein provides for the range of duties to be performed for this position. It is not intended to reflect all duties that are required within this position.

MAJOR FUNCTION To provide administrative coordination of land development projects submitted to the county for review and approval. This position is responsible for conducting operations and procedures related to the development review process, as established in the County’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code, Utility Code, and other land use ordinances. Assists with the seamless transition of approved projects with the Building and Codes Division and Polk County Utilities.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES Manages and tracks development projects through programs and software used by the Office of Planning and Development, such as the GIS Dataviewer, Accela, DigEplan, and Utilities Simplify i3, such as the Polk County Utilities Management Database and the Capacity Management System database. Coordinates post-approval activities to ensure all local and state permits are issued prior to construction activities. Schedules and/or attends pre-construction or other development-related meetings, upon request. Processes temporary water meter requests. Coordinates with inspectors to finalize projects upon completion of site work. Coordinates with Building and Codes Division and Polk County Utilities Division to reconcile draft and final utility connection fees. Performs digital imaging activities of land development related documents, including plans, applications, and records. Accesses project records and digital documents to assist internal and external customers. Calculates and collects fees. Prepares Development Review Committee (DRC) and lay board agendas and case packets, in both written and electronic formats. Posts agendas and other development-related documents on the County’s webpage. Prepares items and provides back-up materials for the Board of County Commission and/or Planning Commission electronic agendas. Prepares public notices, to include legal advertisements, property posting signs, and property owner letters, in accordance with county procedures and state laws. Generates status reports and prepares memorandums and other correspondence. Gathers information for public records requests. Communicates with other county divisions, state and other local regulatory agencies, developers, engineers, property owners, and general public. Advises the public of required development review procedures and general information on regulations, rules, and laws applicable to proposed development plans. Performs research and related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Knowledge of local government development review processes. Ability to read site construction plans, design drawings, record drawings, plats, performance bonds, letters of credit, land use maps, aerial photographs, and related maps. Ability to perform mathematical tasks, including square footage and fee calculations. Ability to participate on team assignments. Ability to work independently on projects and adhere to prescribed routines and practices. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to use personal computers and related office equipment. Ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets. Must have the ability to see, write, and perform data entry keying efforts.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of an accredited two (2) year college or university with an Associate’s degree in business, management, public administration, engineering technology, computer science, or other related field and have at least two (2) years’ of progressively responsible experience in development review coordination, construction management, engineering technology, or water/wastewater utilities administration.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment within this classification.
A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
This position shall be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.