Zoning Specialist

City of Youngstown Civil Service Commission•26. S. Phelps St Youngstown, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for reviewing plans for compliance with the City's zoning ordinance, and enforcing the City's zoning ordinance. Work involves professional and technical understanding of the City of Youngstown zoning ordinance with general direction of a supervisor. The supervisor will direct work programs and objectives, but the employee must exercise initiative and judgment in carrying out these programs and necessary objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field is desirable or an equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Must possess significant knowledge of the principles and practices of zoning and land use law.
Knowledge of the City's zoning, housing, and building requirements.
Ability to conduct through investigations and inspections, and prepare detailed and adequate records for use in legal proceedings.
Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other city and county departments as necessary.
Have the ability to deal with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
All candidates for employment with the City of Youngstown must be a resident of Mahoning County or an Ohio County that is adjacent to Mahoning County at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Review site plans for compliance of zoning requirements as needed and /or approved by the Public Works Director.
Conduct investigations of zoning complaints, issues notices of violation, and follows-up through compliance
Inspects completed projects to assure that the building, structure, or use of land was built or occupied in accordance with the stated purposes and the intent for which the permit was originally issued
Works closely with city attorney concerning violations of zoning that are tuned over to the Law Department for prosecution
Interpret zoning regulations for citizens, contractors, and other professionals as needed
Prepare and maintain necessary records and reports
Coordinate and communicate with relevant clerical staff for records, reports, and paperwork
Accurately and impartially interprets the City's Redevelopment Code and Design Review Standards to applicants, City Council members, interested parties, and members of the general public as it relates to enforcement and investigations.
Conducts field investigations of properties subject to action by one or more of the city's three review bodies: City Planning Commission, Design Review Committee, and Zoning Board of Appeals as it relates to complaints and attends meetings if requested.
Notifies the Department of Code Enforcement and Demolition of any pertinent adjudication of the Review Body or Bodies if applicable.
Perform related work as required.