Nassau County is 726 square miles of natural beauty located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. With 13 miles of pristine beaches, hundreds of miles of rivers, historic downtown Fernandina Beach, and an expanding economy. The combination of rich history, rural charm, natural resources, quality-of-life, and proximity to strategic installations provides Nassau County with unparalleled potential.  Part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area, Nassau County has a population of 91,113 and a regional population of 1.6 million, the Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) estimates that Nassau County grew by 4.92% last year ranking as the 4th fastest-growing county, by percent growth, in Florida [2nd among counties with a population of at least 80,000]. BEBR predicts Nassau County will be the sixth fastest-growing county in the State of Florida over the next 10 years with a projected population expansion of 33% resulting in over 121,600 people calling Nassau County home.

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This position reviews building permit applications and Development Services applications for compliance with Zoning Codes and Ordinances for commercial and residential projects. Provides courteous and professional customer service.

• Meets with customers and provides professional and courteous customer service; explains Development Services applications and zoning procedures ensuring public understanding and awareness.
• Accepts, prepares, reviews, files, and retrieves site plans, variances, special exceptions, code amendments, maps, and applications.
• Maintains operational records and files; prepares related reports; revises records and reports as necessary to assure standards are met. Assists in compiling data and information as needed for inspections and meetings.
• Assists contractors, County employees and members of the general public in resolving complaints and/or issues as they pertain to zoning and Development Services applications.
• Prepares and distributes application packets and zoning information upon request.
• Receives, and responds to inquiries regarding zoning issues; interprets and explains codes, ordinances and regulations to engineers, architects, contractors, property/business owners and other interested parties.
• Reviews building permits, zoning permits, special event permits and other similar applications to ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Reviews and issues zoning certifications.
• Processes, tracks, and verifies applications for accuracy and compliance with zoning codes and ordinances.
• Attends required meetings, training courses and seminars to maintain knowledge required in the position.
• Locates, interprets, summarizes, and provides information from maps, reports, file and field investigations, code, ordinances, and literature related to zoning and Development Services applications.
• Conducts field investigations and inspections as required.
• Determines uses allowed by zoning.

 

(These essential functions are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)

 

This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent and two (2) years experience and training in zoning compliance and ordinances or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. May require a valid State Driver’s License.

 

The hourly range for this position is $18.2161 – $27.7178. The County provides a comprehensive benefits program and participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and has a 3% employee contribution requirement. Voluntary supplemental 457 deferred compensation retirement is also available. For additional benefit information, visit: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/243/Employee-Benefits.

 

Nassau County is a Drug Free Workplace; Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws