Zoning Inspector



Job Details

Zoning Inspector
Employer

City of Midlothian

Salary

$51,597.31 - $74,816.10 Annually

Location

City of Midlothian, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2425-00566

Department

Planning & Zoning (18)

Opening Date

04/03/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Summary

Starting Hiring Range: $51,597.31 - $63,206.71, annually


Under general supervision of the Planning Director, this position is responsible for the enforcement of adopted city zoning regulations through inspections of sites alleged to be in violation, ensuring that violations are brought into compliance, verifying new construction meets zoning requirements through inspection and plan review prior to Certificate of Occupancy.

Essential Job Functions

  • Conducts on-site inspection of buildings and properties to ensure compliance with city adopted municipal zoning ordinance.  

  • Inspects sites to enforce zoning ordinances.

  • Responds to complaints of potential zoning violations relating to signs, planned developments, or other zoning-related matters.  

  • Investigates miscellaneous complaints by citizens and communicates with the offending property owners by letter, telephone, or in person to explain the ordinances and actions needed to abate the violations.

  • Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; takes photos; questions complainants and witnesses; compares facts to zoning requirements and makes findings, issues warnings, correction notices or citations.  

  • Interprets zoning regulations relating to building construction, landscaping and signs.

  • Answers zoning related questions from architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and residents.

  • Reviews permits for zoning compliance prior to construction.

  • Reviews plans and structures for compliance with adopted City zoning ordinances.

  • Investigates and responds to complaints from citizens, contractors, and developers. 

  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent, is required. 


Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a zoning inspector, code enforcement officer or related work is preferred. 


Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to read and understand technical reports, ordinances, maps, plats, and instructions.

  • Ability to generate reports, records, correspondence and regulations.

  • Ability to address and solve zoning enforcement problems

  • Ability to address multiple priorities.

  • Ability to comprehend relationship of code enforcement issues to other related city issues as necessary.

  • Ability to work independently.

  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of people and possess strong customer service skills.

  • Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.

Special Requirements

Subject to be on-call during non-working hours. 


Licenses & Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record as established by the City of Midlothian driving standards.

Code Enforcement Officer certification required, or must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.

International Code Council Zoning Inspector certification required, or must be obtained within two (2) years of employment.  


Work Environment

Frequent exposure to extreme/inclement weather conditions when performing inspections. May be subject to various hazards while on construction sites. Physical demands require light lifting (up to 25 lbs.), walking, standing, climbing, driving, carrying, stooping, kneeling, and reaching while making inspections. Mobility within a field/construction environment required.


01
Are you a current employee with the City of Midlothian?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you currently possess a high school diploma or GED as required for this position?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No, but I understand that I am required to possess a valid driver's license as a term of employment for this position.
  • No
04
The city's standard for driving positions requires employees to not have more than two (2) traffic citation convictions in two (2) years. Do you currently have more than two (2) traffic citation convictions in the past two (2) years?
  • Yes
  • No
05
What best describes your current experience as a zoning inspector or code enforcement officer?
  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 3-5 years
  • 5 years or more
06
Do you currently possess a Code Enforcement Officer certification, or will you be able to obtain this within one (1) year of employment as required for this position?
  • I currently possess a Code Enforcement Officer certification.
  • I do not currently possess a Code Enforcement Officer certification, but I am willing to obtain it within one (1) year of employment.
  • I do not currently possess a Code Enforcement Officer certification, and I am NOT willing to obtain it within one (1) year of employment.
07
Do you currently possess an International Code Council Zoning Inspector certification, or are you able to obtain this within two (2) years of employment?
  • I currently possess an International Code Council Zoning Inspector certification.
  • I do not currently possess an International Code Council Zoning Inspector certification, but I am willing to obtain this within two (2) years of employment.
  • I do not currently possess an International Code Council Zoning Inspector certification, and I am NOT willing to obtain this within two (2) years of employment.
08
Are you able to be on-call during non-working hours?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Midlothian
Phone
972-775-7198
Website
http://www.midlothian.tx.us
Address
215 N. 8th Street

Midlothian, Texas, 76065

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