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Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
SAFETY/SECURITY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION & JOB OBJECTIVE
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
JOB OBJECTIVE: To investigate complaints of zoning, signs, subdivisions, and landscaping violations by visiting the site to determine compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receives, investigates, and enforces complaints of zoning, signage, landscaping and subdivision violations by visiting sites on a regular basis to determine compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
- Performs inspections in assigned areas of the City to identify if zoning, signs, subdivision, and landscaping violations exist in compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, codes, ordinances and laws.
- Issues citations to property owner and/or agent based on inspection findings; takes photographs of violations; testifies in court regarding citations issued for violations of the zoning, signage, landscaping, and subdivision codes and ordinances.
- Notifies property owner and/or agent of violating zoning, sign, landscaping or subdivision codes violations that must be corrected within established time frame in compliance with all applicable city ordinances.
- Conducts follow-up inspections to monitor and verify compliance with previously issued violation notices.
- Notifies the supervisor of persons refusing to comply with ordinances for approval to issue citations and warrants.
- Provides technical information and answers questions in person, by telephone and by written correspondence regarding zoning, signage, landscaping, and subdivision ordinances and regulations.
- Receives and reviews business license applications to ensure compliance with zoning regulations; forwards applications to Treasury Management.
- Receives and reviews applications from citizens for sign and related permits; issues receipts for sign permit fees collected.
- Receives and reviews residential building permits and requests for zoning clearance.
- Establishes and maintains hard copy and electronic files and records of code enforcement inspections and other related documents in compliance with Departmental policies and procedures.
- Operates a personal computer and tablet utilizing word processing and database software in the performance of essential job functions.
- Operates an assigned City automobile in the performance of essential job functions.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
Minimum Qualifications & Additional Requirements
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of high school, one (1) year of experience in the administration or enforcement of zoning, signs, subdivisions, or landscaping codes and ordinances or other public regulations, and one (1) year of experience in the interpretation of site plans, plats, land surveys, or a related area. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Additional Requirement
- Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
- Must possess citation authority certification within one (1) year of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.
DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
SECONDARY DUTIES
- Inspects existing and proposed plans and structures to determine compliance with codes and ordinances; conducts final inspections to ensure approved plans are followed.
- Monitors residential and commercial permits and sites to ensure compliance with floodplain standards.
- Prepares regular reports listing number of inspections conducted, violations found and associated information.
- Attends meetings and participates in staff discussions and provides input regarding periodic changes to zoning, signage and related policies and ordinances.
- Monitors and maintains vehicle cleanliness and maintenance in compliance with all applicable guidelines and procedures for assigned vehicle.
- Performs other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of zoning, signs, subdivisions, and landscaping codes and ordinances.
- Knowledge of code inspection and enforcement practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of the procedures and policies for issuing citations and warrants.
- Knowledge of computer fundamentals and business software, including database, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
- Skill in the operation of a computer, utilizing database, spreadsheet and word processing software.
- Skill in the operation of a hand held calculator.
- Skill in the operation of a digital camera.
- Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission automobile.
- Ability to read, interpret, learn, and apply City of Little Rock, state and federal zoning, sign, subdivision, and landscaping codes and ordinances.
- Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend applicable laws, codes and ordinances.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, site plans, plats, land surveys and related documents.
- Ability to identify relevant code violations while performing inspections.
- Ability to locate addresses and sites of violations from maps and legal descriptions.
- Ability to maintain hard copy files and records.
- Ability to prepare regular and special reports.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
City of Little Rock Benefits
Non-Uniformed NON-Union Eligible Full-Time Employees
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) - The City pays the eintire cost of employee only health insurance for the base plan. Higher levels of health coverage and dependent coverage is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.
Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) – The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.
Long-Term Disability – The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.
Retirement – Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave/attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business.
Generous leave accruals with carry over capability.
Short-Term Disability Leave
Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation).
All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year.
After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per years of service, upon termination of employment.
Longevity
Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter.
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Do you possess OR will you be able to obtain a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) driver's license? NOTE: This license is required prior to employment in this position.
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Please indicate in which of the following areas you have a minimum of one (1) year of administration or enforcement experience: [Check all that apply to you.]
- zoning
- signs
- subdivisions
- landscaping codes and ordinances
- other public regulations
- NO Experience with any of the above
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Do you have experience in the interpretation of blueprints, plats, surveys, or related documents?
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If yes, please describe this experience to include tenure and related employers. NOTE: Employer(s) listed must be included in the work history section of your application. If no, enter N/A.
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How did you find out about this particular position?
- LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
- Facebook/Social Media
- Arkansas Business
- KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
- Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
- City Employee
- Friend or relative who does not work for the City
- Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
- Career Builder/Indeed
- Government Jobs
- Indeed
- College/University Career Page
- Career Fair
- Virtual Job Fair
- Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
- Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
- Department of Workforce Services
- Professional Association
- Other
- Required Question
