Job Description

Posting number: 14324

Department: City Planning

Job classification: Zoning Inspector II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Planning and Development, Professional

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. Reviews residential and commercial development plans for accuracy and compliance with zoning ordinance. Writes summons and represents the City in court for violations of the City code.

Examples of duties

• Inspects properties where work may be taking place without necessary permits (both building and zoning permits) and tracking through the enforcement and permitting process.
• Conducts ongoing inspections of properties registered to operate short-term rentals, ensuring continued compliance with approved permits.
• Enforces zoning ordinance and building code by conducting field investigations in response to complaints, surveying the area for additional violations, reviewing permit requests for zoning and code requirements, reviewing construction, repair and renovation plans for compliance, and issuing violation notices.
• Requires regular interactions with property owners, contractors, and other inspectors from various city agencies. Also requires occasional testimony and presentations related to enforcement matters and code interpretations at scheduled public hearings and court hearings.
• 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 related duties by preparing cases and compiling data for the prosecution of violations to city code.

Qualifications

Required:

• Two years in code enforcement.

Preferred:

• Two or more years of experience interpreting zoning ordinances, building codes, and other relevant city or state codes, conducting field investigations reviewing construction, repair and renovation plans, and issuing violation notices.
  

Supplemental information

• Valid Driver's License required.
• Special Police Commission required within 6 months of appointment. Click Here for additional information.
• DHCD Residential Building Inspector, Property Maintenance Inspector certification or similar, or the ability to complete such certification within 18 months of employment.
• Certified Zoning Official (CZO) certification or equivalent within 18 months of employment.

Work Schedule:

• 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM with occasional weekend and evening inspections required.

Signing Bonus:

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