Job Description

Posting number: 14467

Department: City Planning

Division: Planning

Job classification: Zoning Inspector I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Planning and Development

Summary

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Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The Department of City Planning ensures the highest quality of life for present and future generations by providing excellent planning and enforcement services emphasizing the development of safe, healthy and fun communities where people choose to live, work and play.

Investigates properties to ensure that land use is in compliance with zoning regulations. Gathers data, conducts research, and enters permit information into the system. Provides information and assistance as requested.

Examples of duties

• Responsible for field inspection and enforcement of specific land uses and business activities, such as short-term rentals, nightclubs, and establishments with late hours.
• Enforces zoning ordinances by conducting field investigations in response to complaints, surveying the area for additional violations, reviewing permit requests for zoning requirements, reviewing construction, repair and renovation plans for compliance, and issuing violation notices.
• Provides assistance to the general public by receiving zoning violation complaints, forwarding information to enforcement officers for investigation, and explaining regulations and proper compliance procedures.
• Performs administrative duties by maintaining a computer tracking system including maps, addresses, permits, zoning maps, and other related information, conducting research, and issuing zoning certificates.
• Provides direction and guidance to staff by assisting them with difficult court cases, interpreting ordinances, reviewing their work, preparing reports, making recommendations, and implementing changes.
• Performs related duties by preparing cases and compiling data for the prosecution of violations to city code.

Qualifications

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Required:

• One or more years of experience interpreting zoning ordinances, conducting field investigations reviewing construction, repair and renovation plans, and issuing violation notices preferred.

Supplemental information

• Valid Driver's License required.
• Special Police Commission within 60 days of employment.
• ICC Zoning Inspector certification or equivalent within 18 months of employment.

Work Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

Signing Bonus:

• This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.