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Sr. Plans Examiner - Zoning and Design

The City of Fort Worth Development Services Department is seeking a seasoned Sr. Plans Examiner for the Zoning and Design Review Division to review complex development, site, and sign plans for compliance with the Zoning and Form-Based Codes. This role requires strong technical knowledge of zoning and sign ordinances, excellent customer service, and the ability to coordinate with applicants and internal departments to achieve compliant project outcomes.

Skills

  • Thorough knowledge of zoning and sign ordinances and form-based code
  • Plans examination and site plan review experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Customer service and stakeholder coordination
  • Time management and ability to manage multiple complex projects
  • Basic physical ability to handle plan sets/rolls and light lifting

Responsibilities

  • Review large, complex, and high-profile development, site, and sign plans for compliance with Zoning and Form-Based Codes
  • Interpret and apply Form-Based Code, Zoning, and Sign Ordinances within departmental guidelines
  • Provide guidance and advisement to contractors, engineers, architects, and the public on zoning and sign requirements
  • Coordinate with applicants to identify compliant design options and resolve issues
  • Enter and maintain plans examination and application data in the department computer system
  • Assist and oversee subordinate staff in the supervisor's absence and support continuous process improvements
  • Communicate required corrections and project status clearly to owners and contacts
  • Create processes and timelines to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks

Education

  • Associate's degree (minimum) in related field or equivalent work experience
  • Candidates without the formal degree may be considered with additional relevant experience

Benefits

  • 11 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Pension plan
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Direct deposit pay
  • Reasonable accommodations under ADA and equal employment opportunity policies
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Fort Worth is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Texas and the 13th-largest city in the United States. It is the county seat of Tarrant County, covering nearly 350 square miles into four other counties: Denton, Parker, Wise, and Johnson.

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