ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER / INLAND WETLANDS AGENT

City of West Haven•West Haven, CT

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position has the responsibility for making difficult decisions pertaining to code enforcement work involving the inspection of commercial, residential, industrial and open space properties to assure Land Use and Inland Wetlands Compliance. This position also has the responsibility for making difficult decisions pertaining to code enforcement, particularly as they relate to the time frame allowed for corrective measures. This work requires that the employee have considerable knowledge of the Zoning and Inland Wetlands Regulations.

Requirements

College Graduate or High school graduate, plus five years of zoning code enforcement experience
Certification from CAZEO (Connecticut Association of Zoning Enforcement Officers) and/or Certification from DEEP (Department of Environmental Energy Protection or coursework relating to Inland Wetlands.
Coursework/Knowledge in Land use law, planning, geography, environmental sciences.
Must have a valid Connecticut driver’s license
Must be able to meet the statutory requirements for obtaining a CAZEO Certification

Responsibilities

Refers apparent zoning violations and/or building, health, safety and fire hazards to appropriate departments for their action, as well as addressing those violations as per the City’s Land Use Regulations.
Reviews, researches and investigates violations of the City’s Land Use Regulations.
Notifies responsible parties of effects and issues written or oral instructions for corrections.
Conducts follow-up inspection to monitor compliance.
Makes referrals to Corporation Counsel as warranted.
Reviews zoning variances and special exception applications, site and engineering plans for compliance with municipal zoning regulations.
Makes telephone and personal contacts to schedule appointments with property owners.
Provides information and guidance to members of the office regarding code complaints.
Keeps records and unites reports of inspections performance, actions taken and corrections secured.
Prepares letters regarding violations and other related issues.
Prepares affidavits regarding code violations.
Collaborates with City’s legal staff regarding code cases and testifies in court.
Makes follow-up inspections when so directed by the court.
Must be able to review Zoning Board of Appeals and Inland Wetlands Application and attend meetings if required by staff.
Coordinates zoning enforcement activities with other municipal enforcement departments.
Provides information on zoning ordinances and enforcement to municipal officials and the public.
May testify in court on zoning and inland wetland matters.
Maintains files including reports, warning letters and statistical reports for the Zoning Board of Appeals and may provide technical assistance and staff support to that body.