Salary: $92,051.45 - $142,679.77 Annually
Location : City of Coral Gables, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 1128
Department: Development Services Department
Opening Date: 08/26/2026

Summary
This position performs professional, supervisory, and administrative work in the Planning and Zoning Division, with zoning review and support responsibilities for the Board of Architects and Board of Adjustment. This position is designed to enhance the customer service experience through the building permit review process, with emphasis in enhanced coordination between the technical requirements of the zoning code and the aesthetic quality of the architecture of Coral Gables. Exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment under the direction of the Development Services Director or designee.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Assists with the administration and management of zoning team members and activities.

Assists in developing and maintaining policies and procedures related to the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations, zoning code changes, and building permit zoning review.

Performs impact fee calculations associated with the building permit review.

Performs zoning review for large projects and coordinates zoning staff review responsibilities in collaboration with the City Planner. Supervises field inspections of zoning staff to ensure compliance with all minimum zoning and City ordinances.

Supervises and assists with the Certificate of Use and alcohol licenses review and issuance processes.

Formulates recommendations and coordinates the administrative requirements, including the preparation of staff reports and presenting to the Board of Adjustment.

Issues determinations and advisory letters regarding zoning designations, building sites, and other zoning-related purposes as requested by applicants.

Reviews existing zoning and City ordinances, proposes changes, and develops revisions; represents the Department before the City Commission as required; revises procedures, forms, etc. as may be required.

Explains zoning regulations and review processes to developers, architects, contractors, and property owners; provides direction to staff regarding zoning interpretations, procedures, and Board of Adjustment applications.

Responds to correspondence and memos from the public and other City departments. Prepares various reports, as needed for consideration of requests by City Boards.

Trains and develops new staff members in departmental policies and procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field.

Five (5) years of experience in Architecture, with emphasis on zoning compliance issues, with three (3) years of managerial and supervisory experience.

Certification with the American Institute of Certified Planners desirable.

Valid Florida Driver's License.

A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
HOLIDAYS: 16 days including 3 floating days.

SICK LEAVE: 96 hours annually.

ANNUAL LEAVE: 80 hours in the first year of employment, increasing up to 188 hours after 25 years. Employees must take 40 hours of annual leave each year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 or 10 work days for the death of a family member in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and the City's Personnel Rules & Regulations.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: Fully paid by the City (HMO Select). Coverage becomes effective 1st of month following 30 days. Employee may purchase coverage for eligible dependents at a cost of approximately 50% of the premium.
DENTAL INSURANCE: Available to all employees through payroll deduction.
LIFE INSURANCE : Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment equal to 1 x annual salary, fully paid by the City (up to $200,000).
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: Several plans available, such as Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Critical Illness policies through payroll deductions.

LEGAL SERVICES: Legal Service plan available at a cost to employees through payroll deductions.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees are given the option to defer a portion of their pre-tax salary into the 457 Deferred Compensation Program.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $2000 per semester ($6,000 maximum annually) for approved college coursework.

SAFETY GLASSES: Required safety glasses are provided every 2 years.

RECREATIONAL USE: Employee, spouse and immediate family members seventeen (17) years of age and under are entitled to the benefits below:

- Venetian Pool - No charge for daily admission.
- Tennis Centers - No charge for daily court fees.
- Youth Center - 50% off residential rates for memberships and 50% off camps and other programs.

Golf at Biltmore & Granada:

- Monday through Friday - no charge.
- Saturday, Sunday and Holidays:
- Before Noon - Twilight fees apply
- After Noon - No charge
(cart fees apply at all times)

PENSION: Mandatory employee contribution of 10% of salary. Vesting period is 10 years.

OR

As of 6/14/2016 - DEFINED CONTRIBUTION: 401(a) - Contribution by City of 7% of employee base annual salary. Vesting period 5 years. Employee not required to contribute.

***Note: Benefits subject to change.***

Please refer to the collective bargaining agreement for current benefits.
01

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have five (5) years of experience in Architecture, with emphasis on zoning compliance issues, and three (3) years of managerial and supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a certification with the American Institute of Certified Planners?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question