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Zoning Planner

Salary

$55,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07731LF

Department

D C D Zoning

Opening Date

10/31/2025

Closing Date

11/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

This position in the Zoning Section of the Department of Community Development is responsible for conducting review of zoning applications of varying complexity. 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. The ideal candidate will be well-organized, will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and will have the ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.

The Zoning Section is responsible for administering the Lee County Land Development Code and coordinating the review and analysis of applications for rezoning, special exceptions, and variances. The Zoning Section also administers the County’s Historic Preservation Program, prepares periodic amendments to the Land Development Code, and provides technical assistance to the County’s customer base.

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 administrative and public hearing zoning applications for compliance with the requirements of the Land Development Code and consistency with the Lee County Comprehensive Plan (the Lee Plan).

+ Analyzes zoning applications, prepares draft resolutions for administrative zoning actions, and produces thorough and well-reasoned staff reports for public hearing zoning actions.

+ Presents staff recommendations on public hearing zoning actions to the Hearing Examiner and Board of County Commissioners.

+ Assists with maintaining, updating and implementing the requirements of the Land Development Code and comprehensive plan.

+ 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, consultants and other county staff.

+ Conducts research and analysis on various planning- and zoning-related topics and provides technical assistance to the Department's customer base.

+ Attends, presents, and participates in public meetings, providing assistance to other staff as assigned.

+ Performs other related duties as required.

Work is evaluated under the general direction of a supervisor and the section manager, who review progress with an eye toward attaining mutually-established goals and objectives and providing mentorship to facilitate professional development.

Education, Experience, Licensing

+ Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in planning or a closely related field and two years of urban planning, or closely related experience.

+ Experience in land use, zoning, environmental planning, and/or historic preservation planning preferred.

+ Public speaking experience preferred, with the ability to effectively present planning information to a variety of audiences.

Supplemental Information

+ Ability to independently identify practical solutions to vaguely defined, complex zoning issues.

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

+ Strong writing skills; ability to effectively convey complex regulatory requirements to a wide audience.

+ Ability to manage several projects/assignments simultaneously.

+ Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

+ 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 possess any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to an Associate's Degree in planning or a closely related field and two years of urban planning or closely related experience? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History and Education section of your application.)

+ Yes

+ No

02

How many years of experience do you have in urban planning or a closely related field? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1–2 years

+ 3–5 years

+ More than 5 years

03

Which of the following areas do you have experience in? (Select all that apply. Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ Land use planning

+ Zoning review

+ Environmental planning

+ Historic preservation planning

+ None of the above

04

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

+ Yes

+ No

05

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