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Site Plan Reviewer

Salary

$26.92 - $36.06 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07609LC

Department

D C D Development Svcs

Opening Date

07/22/2025

Closing Date

8/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

This position in the Development Services Section of the Department of Community Development will be responsible for supervising and conducting reviews of a variety of complex development order applications and completing special projects as assigned. The ideal candidate will be well-organized, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to exercise independent judgment, initiative, and creative problem-solving. The Development Services Section is responsible for administering the Lee County Land Development Code and coordinating the review and analysis of applications for development orders, limited development orders, vegetation removal permits, plats, petition to vacate easements and/or rights of ways. Special exceptions and variances. The Development Services Section also provides technical assistance to the County’s customer base. This position works directly with landowners, applicants, consultants, and other county staff with a wide range of expertise to review, analyze, and make recommendations relative to land use and development in unincorporated Lee County.

At Lee County Government, we look to hire talented and innovative individuals who share our passion and want to make a lasting impact within our community. We offer our employees a premier place to work by providing competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, as well as being a participant in a robust State of Florida pension and investment retirement plans. Additionally, we strongly believe in cultivating long-lasting relationships with our employees through promotional opportunities and career ladders across our organization. At Lee County Government, we do this by supporting your career development and growth through mentoring programs and on-the-job training to help you achieve your goals. Every day at Lee County Government, you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference within our own community.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Completes technical review and analysis of site plan applications for compliance with the requirements of the Land Development Code and consistency with the Lee County Comprehensive Plan (the Lee Plan).

+ Reviews development order drawings, applications, and other engineering supporting data as they relate to potable water, sanitary sewer, reclaimed water infrastructure, engineering, transportation, zoning, comprehensive plan, and utility systems for compliance with requirements.

+ Review and interprets engineering, architectural, and survey plans for compliance with Land Development Code and Lee County Comprehensive Plan.

+ Communicate and collaborate with professionals, other County Departments, property and/or business owners, project applicants, applicant representatives, and members of the general public to resolve issue or notify of critical situations.

+ Conduct site inspections before, during, or after construction of a project.

+ Attends, presents, and participates in public meetings or general public.

+ Researches and analyzes professional documents relating to zoning, land use, community development, and growth management.

+ Prepares, with attention to detail, written reports, graphics, maps, charts, tables, and other visuals.

+ Maintains effective working relationships and provides customer service and technical assistance to landowners, applicants, attorneys, consultants, and other county staff.

+ Performs related duties as required.

Work is evaluated under the general direction of a supervisor who reviews progress with an eye towards attaining mutually-established goals and objectives and providing mentorship to facilitate professional development

Education, Experience, Licensing

+ Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED and four years of relevant experience in land use planning, development review, engineering inspection, or a closely related field.

+ Preferred: College coursework or degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, or a related discipline.

+ Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.

Supplemental Information

The ideal candidate will:

+ Have a thorough knowledge of zoning, land use, civil engineering, and environmental planning principles and practices.

+ Exhibit the ability to independently identify practical solutions to vaguely defined, complex zoning issues.

+ Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practices; site layout and design; geotechnical, structural, traffic, transportation, utilities, and water resources engineering; and engineering/land surveying.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, engineers, land use planner, land developers, attorneys, contractors, the general public, and others.

+ Be proficient in the use of computer software (including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and ArcGIS) with attention to detail regarding format and content.

+ Possess strong writing, editing, research, and public speaking skills.

+ Be able to effectively present technical information to a variety of audiences.

+ Ability to manage several projects and assignments simultaneously.

+ Be able to work independently and in a team environment.

+ Possess the knowledge and ability to research, interpret, and apply local, state, and federal regulations.

+ The work days and hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.

*Candidates who reach the interview stage may be required to provide a writing sample for this position.*

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, site design development, or a closely related field and one year of experience in city, county, regional, or state planning or environmental review?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Which of the following best describes your knowledge of laws and regulations governing development practices (state, federal, and local)? (Select all that apply)

+ I have formal education or training in this area

+ I have professional work experience applying these regulations

+ I have general knowledge but limited direct application experience

+ I do not have knowledge or experience in this area

03

Do you have experience reviewing civil, drainage, landscape plans, boundary surveys, or similar technical drawings? Note: if you answered yes, be sure to include experience in the work history section)

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

05

The work days and hours for this position are Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Are you able to work this schedule?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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