Zoning Plans Examiner

this recruitment is a supplemental posting to the original recruitment (august 4 - august 22, 2025). Applicants who applied during this period and were deemed ineligible but meets the minimum requirements list below and wish to be considered for this position must re-apply by the closing date!!!

this is advanced professional and technical work enforcing the city of miami’s zoning code, sign ordinance and other related regulations, laws, statutes, and ordinances.

an employee in the classification performs evaluation work involving the application of skilled technical knowledge and judgment in examining plans, and other specifications while interacting directly with the public. Work is performed with considerable independence and initiative within established codes, regulations, ordinances and technical guidelines. This position is supervised by a higher-level manager.

examines large and complex projects plans. Interprets and enforces all applicable zoning codes, ordinances, and other related laws. Reviews plans and provides project representatives with reasons explaining the deficiencies. Calculates all applicable fees for project and informs project representative in writing. Reviews and advises project representative of preliminary permitting information such as permits, zones, hearing processes, and all other zoning issues needed for projects to be completed and suggests changes to existing information.

Reviews and analyzes legal descriptions of proposed projects against zoning maps, plats, and other resources utilizing appropriate software. Assist with making recommendations in changing ordinances and regulations relative to the zoning ordinance and other city codes. Researches all board's or committees cases and prepares written and recommendation for appropriate action. Attends board, committee and city commission meetings representing the office of zoning when necessary.

Assists with developing and implementing zoning procedures and policies in order to improve office efficiency. Conducts field investigations to assure projects are within compliance of zoning regulations and applicable permits. Assists other staff members with interpreting and implementing the zoning code of other city codes, and other relevant statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, and laws. May serve as a supervisor when necessary.

Performs other related work as required.

• bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, construction management, urban planning, or public administration.
• two (2) years experience in architecture, urban planning, or landscape design work or zoning code research and plans review.
• equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of the required experience mentioned above.
• note: may be required to work flexible hours including evening, weekends, and nights.

applicants, including city of miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

all documents submitted must be clear, legible, and in proper format.

• proof of education in the form of a bachelor's degree in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, construction management, urban planning, or public administration or higher from an accredited college or university. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted.
  
  Audit/academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
• to qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms:…