Planning and Zoning - Code Enforcement Officer II
About The Position
Under minimal supervision, the Code Enforcement Officer II performs technical and investigative work enforcing municipal, state, and federal codes concerning land use and nuisance regulations assigned to Planning and Zoning. The role responds to complaints, conducts site visits and abatements, gathers and maintains evidence in written, photographic, and electronic records, and monitors compliance. The position may serve as lead to other Code Enforcement Officers and performs related work as required. The hiring salary is $28.93 to $39.78 per hour based on experience. The full salary range is $28.93 to $50.63 per hour, providing opportunity for growth and development.
Requirements
- Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation or a GED, supplemented by courses in planning and zoning or a related field.
- Three to five years of experience effectively dealing with the public in code enforcement, law enforcement, engineering, planning and zoning, building inspections, or investigations.
- Possess a driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Possess Certified Zoning Official (CZO) certification through the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials.
- Ability to understand and interpret the Zoning Ordinance, proffers, permit conditions, and other related codes.
- Ability to read and interpret site plans for zoning conformance.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and handle difficult enforcement interactions professionally.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, building contractors, County officials, associates, and the general public.
- Ability to enforce ordinances and regulations and document and maintain files.
- Other equivalent education and work experience may be considered toward meeting minimum education and experience requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in local government is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Investigate code and ordinance complaints and issue violation notices.
- Determine procedures and methods for obtaining compliance, including voluntary correction and follow-up inspections.
- Evaluate properties, compile property information, and present it to the Deputy Zoning Administrator for discussion.
- Respond to public inquiries about applicable regulations, concerns, and questions.
- Prepare detailed reviews of as-built compliance, infrastructure securities, and proffer requirements.
- Enforce conditions and requirements associated with conditional use permits, special exceptions, variances, and proffered rezonings.
- Conduct zoning compliance inspections for as-built applications, landscaping, and infrastructure securities.
- Prepare, assemble, and maintain legal and case correspondence and related documents.
- Work with the County Attorney on cases involving court action and testify in court as needed.
- Research property deeds and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests as needed.
- Review and approve kennel licenses, small family daycare permits, home occupancy permits, and zoning compliance certifications.
- Review building permits for compliance with the zoning ordinance and related codes and regulations.
- Participate in pre-construction meetings with architects, engineers, and contractors.
- Work with property owners on violation abatement as needed.
- Coordinate work with other departments and agencies.
- Perform related tasks as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
