Ponte Vedra Zoning District Planning Advisor

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February 27, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
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St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St.

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* The St. Johns County Growth Management Department is facilitates well-designed, efficient, healthy, and safely built developments, while ensuring preservation of the natural and cultural environment. Responsibilities include long range planning, environmental planning and education, building permitting, and development review. In coordination with state and federal laws, the Department ensures compliance with all County codes and regulations including the Comprehensive Plan, the Florida Building Code, Ponte Vedra Zoning Ordinances, and the Land Development Code, as well as maintaining related public records.
** Employees work in a team-oriented environment in a variety of divisions with the common goal of providing the best services to our citizens.
** The newly selected Ponte Vedra Planning Advisor will oversee the County’s Ponte Vedra Zoning District and assist in leading future development and implementation of policies, initiatives, strategies, and projects throughout the district to further its goals.
*** ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Advises and communicates with, developers, designers, real estate agents, and property owners on zoning requirements, local ordinances, and planning matters.
* Works as conduit to connect contractors and complainants with appropriately licensed building department and code enforcement personnel respectively.
* Review and provide comments on zoning clearance sheets, planning applications, and code complaints; conduct site inspections and monitor ongoing construction for zoning district compliance.
* Serves as liaison between the PVMSD and the PVZAB, Ponte Vedra Architectural Review Committee (PVARC), and Growth Management.
* Reviews and renders opinions on planning, land development, and growth management issues, as assigned; informs elected and appointed officials, county personnel, and members of the public.
* Attends public meetings and hearings to assist with zoning, development, and variance applications, and updates the PVMSD and PVZAB about ongoing development and application statuses.
* Coordinates and manages proposed changes to the PV zoning regulations between the PVMSD, PVZAB, and Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
* Prepares and maintains accurate files and records within the county Web-based Application and Tracking System (WATS).
* Prepares and presents staff reports to boards.
* Maintains a full-time presence on the job.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
** ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
*** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related course of study, such as planning, architecture, civil engineering, or construction.
* One to three years of sufficient experience to thoroughly understand the work and be able to answer questions and resolve problems.
* Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
* Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills to serve others.
* Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
* Must be able to operate a computer.
** ESSENTIAL SKILLS
*** Knowledge of relevant County and state laws, regulations, codes and zoning ordinances.
* Knowledge to obtain information from County through communication methods such as websites, ordinances and procedures.
* Knowledge of computers and…