Under general supervision, performs technical, professional planning, and administrative work in the enforcement of the City ordinances, and other related codes concerning zoning and planning matters. Work involves conducting inspections, performing research to determine property ownership and responding to inquiries and complaints from the general public on zoning matters. Employee may perform the duties of the Assistant Zoning Administrator and Enforcement Coordinator.during his/her absence and assists other departmental staff as needed. Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment in completing other assigned tasks. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with property owners and the general public. Reports to the Zoning Administration and Enforcement Manager.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.Prepares and presents technical reports to the Zoning Administrator and Enforcement Manager, Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), and other agencies.
Researches, prepares, and develops studies, designs, and plans for assigned areas and reports findings to City Council.
Works closely with Zoning Inspectors, new and existing employees on zoning issues; assists in the interpretation and determination of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) related to zoning matters.
Performs administrative and technical work in the enforcement of the UDO, City ordinances, and other related codes concerning zoning matters.
Conducts inspections, performs research to determine property ownership and responds to inquiries and complaints from the general public on zoning matters.
Assists Zoning Inspectors in day-to-day operations.
Enforces the UDO related to zoning, by surveying, inspecting and investigating complaints and reviewing permit requests for zoning, occupancy requirements, business licenses, home occupations and site plans for new commercial construction.
Performs administrative duties by preparing notices of code violations, forms and letters advising owners and tenants of violations and time requirements, preparing and maintaining inspection and related reports, ascertaining and verifying the correction of violations, and explaining the requirements of zoning standards and ordinances to property owners, building contractors and other interested parties.
Provides comments concerning site plan review and rezoning and conditional use permits reviews.
May assist the Assistant Zoning Administration and Enforcement Coordinator in the research and analysis of administrative and technical work in the enforcement of the UDO, City ordinances, and other related codes concerning zoning matters.
Reviews and coordinates reviews of plans and physical surveys with Permit Technicians to ensure compliance with the UDO and other pertinent City ordinances.
Communicates with other city departments to coordinate and exchange work, information and develops solutions to interdepartmental development issues.
Attends meetings related to land use and development and Board of Zoning Appeals pre-application meetings, as well as provide general zoning support for code interpretations in Zoning Administration and Enforcement Manager's absence.
Researches and prepares written zoning determinations on behalf of the Zoning Administration and Enforcement Managerfor land use and zoning compliance.
Tracks Cityworks work progress through performance reports and indicators.
Assists the Assistant Zoning Administration and Enforcement Coordinator and Zoning Administration and Enforcement Manager with design review for new construction of subdivisions.
Maintains knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; read professional literature; maintain professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Issues permits for building and zoning; schedules inspections; conducts field inspections of more complex zoning enforcement cases as needed.
Initiates notices of violations of the UDO as it relates to zoning matters.
Performs other related duties as required.
High School degree required. A Bachelor's degree in planning or a related field is preferred as well as 1-2 years of experience in urban planning, land use, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Requires certification the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials (VAZO) as a certified zoning officer within 18 months of hire. Employees hired prior to December 2008 are not subject to the time period required to receive the VAZO certification. Requires a valid driver's license.Knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of urban planning. Knowledge of the environmental and socioeconomic implications of the planning process. Knowledge of governmental programs, laws, grants and services pertinent to the planning process. Knowledge of the UDO, and related land use regulations. Has general knowledge of the geographic and socio-economic layout of the City. Knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the field of urban planning. Skilled in the collection, analysis and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations. Ability to use popular computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs. Ability to use manual and automated drafting tools and equipment. Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing. Is able to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in contact with municipal, State and Federal officials and the general public. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things. Ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from supervisors. Ability to read a variety of maps, site plans, correspondence, architectural drawings, etc. Requires the ability to prepare permits, proposals, and other required reports and records, using proper format. Ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in various technical and professional languages, including engineering, legal and zoning terminology. Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract totals; to multiply and divide; to determine percentages and decimals; and determine time and weight. Must be able to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, and ratio and proportion, and geometry. Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.Physical RequirementsMust be physically able to operate various drafting instruments, architect and engineering scales, and a variety of automated office machines including a computer, printer, print machine, copier, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time. Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using automated office equipment. Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate levels of stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress. Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
