Zoning Counselor (Planner II)
Sarasota County Government 870 Apex Road, Sarasota, FL, USA
- Location: 870 Apex Road, Sarasota, FL, USA
- Categories: Planning and Development
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jul 17, 2026
Job Description:
Zoning Counselor (Planner II)
Description
About the Position
In this role, you will...
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Serve as the primary point of contact for zoning inquiries, providing guidance on property use, setbacks, and zoning regulations.
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Research, draft, and assist with updates to the Unified Development Code, zoning determinations, development reviews, and presentations to advisory boards and the County Commission.
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Support the review and processing of zoning applications, text amendments, appeals, and Board of Zoning Appeals activities.
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Represent the Zoning Division at development review meetings, workshops, and community outreach events, while collaborating with developers, neighborhood groups, and Code Enforcement.
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Assist the Zoning Plans Review team, provide technical guidance, monitor workloads, and help ensure performance goals are achieved.
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Identify opportunities to improve processes and support the efficient delivery of zoning services.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
About the Schedule
Work Hours:
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Full-time, 40 hours per week.
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Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no weekends!)
As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.