Zoning Compliance Coordinator
About The Position
This role will examine and process permit applications, inspect properties, and investigate complaints concerning violations of zoning regulations. The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov. The City of Charleston is a progressive and energetic city and our goal is to grant our residents with the best service a city can provide and our visitors with the best vacation or business trip that a city can provide. Charleston is a special and unique city. The combination of our unequaled beauty, warm hospitality, and exceptional public spaces provide a wonderful backdrop for residents and visitors. Through careful conservation, creative and innovative financing, and meticulous planning, Charleston is a city that celebrates a rich history. Charleston was the first city in the country to enact a preservation ordinance. We have an active and ongoing interest in the protection and restoration of our buildings, which tell the story of our past. Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals that make the livability and quality of life in Charleston the best in the nation. We work diligently to keep our city the best place in the country to work, to live and to play.
Requirements
- Associate's degree (AA/AS) or equivalent; and one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid state issued driver’s license.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software.
Nice To Haves
- Education or experience in land use planning, building construction, or customer service.
- Experience with software systems such as Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, Energov and GovQA.
Responsibilities
- Accepts zoning applications for review and approval.
- Assists applicants with preparation of required documents for code compliance.
- Receives, researches and evaluates complaints about possible violations of zoning regulations.
- Conducts site inspections to verify compliance with ordinances and approved plans.
- Ensures property owners and contractors have obtained proper permits and issuing Stop Work Orders when appropriate.
- Prepares and/or reviews required inspection reports; prepares and issues violation notices and citations to property owners and tenants.
- Prepares case materials when legal action is required.
- Refers cases to municipal court; issues summonses to code violators; provides court testimony as necessary.
- Reviews/approves plans for new construction, alterations and renovations for zoning compliance.
- Notes instances of noncompliance on plans and site inspections and suggests modifications to bring plans/site inspections into compliance.
- Submits reports detailing items of noncompliance to applicants for correction.
- Provides a high level of excellent customer service assistance to internal and external customers.
- Researches and evaluates City permit and property information.
- Maintains filing system.
- Serves in the Permit Center as needed assisting customers by answering questions, providing zoning information, receiving applications and reviewing permits.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
