Zoning Inspector

Town of Leesburg • 222 Catoctin Circle, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides advanced technical functions to the Department of Community Development with an emphasis on customer service. Work generally includes case management, field inspections, violation enforcement, public communication, zoning analysis, and permitting review. The position also analyzes legislative entitlements, zoning permits, and site plan approvals in order to conduct inspections. Other tasks include responding to public concerns, educating applicants on processes, and answering general questions about the Town’s development policies and regulations. Work may require temporary adjustments to core working hours.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Experience administering or enforcing codes, laws, ordinances, policies, regulations, and rules
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, law enforcement, public administration or a related field
• One year of related work experience in enforcement for another jurisdiction
• Virginia Certified Zoning Official or Certified Zoning Administrator
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Case management
• Field inspections
• Violation enforcement
• Public communication
• Zoning analysis
• Permitting review
• Analyzing legislative entitlements, zoning permits, and site plan approvals
• Responding to public concerns
• Educating applicants on processes
• Answering general questions about the Town’s development policies and regulations

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Certification training
• Membership to the Town's full-service recreation center
• Enrollment into the Virginia Retirement System
• Excellent healthcare insurance
• Other fringe benefits
• Competitive compensation
• Affordable health insurance coverage
• Optional 457(b) retirement plan with a Town matching contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Optional payroll Roth IRA
• Generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED