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Zoning Counselor (Planner II)

Sarasota County Government
Sarasota, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/18/2026

About the Position

In this role, you will...

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for zoning inquiries, providing guidance on property use, setbacks, and zoning regulations.

  • Research, draft, and assist with updates to the Unified Development Code, zoning determinations, development reviews, and presentations to advisory boards and the County Commission.

  • Support the review and processing of zoning applications, text amendments, appeals, and Board of Zoning Appeals activities.

  • Represent the Zoning Division at development review meetings, workshops, and community outreach events, while collaborating with developers, neighborhood groups, and Code Enforcement.

  • Assist the Zoning Plans Review team, provide technical guidance, monitor workloads, and help ensure performance goals are achieved.

  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and support the efficient delivery of zoning services.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week.

  • 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.

Salary : $64,813 - $80,829

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