Senior Zoning Enforcement Officer

This position is open until filled.

This position is responsible for enforcing the county zoning ordinance; processing zoning violations; attending court; assisting with floodplain administration/NFIP/CRS programs; reviewing commercial site plans; serving as primary point of contact for plan review; performing site inspections; answering questions about zoning regulations in person and over the phone; issuing zoning permits; coordinating TRC meetings; processing permit applications; presenting cases to the Board of Adjustment, and other duties as assigned.

Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning/zoning or related field and considerable experience as a Zoning Enforcement Officer and certification as a North Carolina Certified Zoning Official (CZO).

Hiring range for this position is $44,054.40 -$50,190.40. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 25% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 17.

General Definition of Work:
Performs intermediate skilled technical work enforcing the County Zoning Ordinance and various environmental codes. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Planning Manager.

Examples of Duties
Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:
Enforcing Zoning Ordinance and various environmental codes; providing technical assistance to certain boards and commissions and public; inspecting properties; maintaining records; preparing reports.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Prepares work tickets for current and future days work; documents completed work on computer and log books.
Answers questions concerning zoning regulations in person and via phone.
Receives and interprets complaints; inspects properties for suspected zoning violations reported by others or observed.
Researches Zoning Ordinance to determine if a violation exists.
Takes action to correct complaints.
Prepares letters and citations as required; communicates verbally or by writing with violator and persons submitting complaints.
Writes up and sends out penalties for zoning violations.
Prepares board cases for variances and conditional uses.
Answers flood plain questions.
Prepares a variety of reports concerning setback inspections, complaints handled, etc..
Evaluates zoning permit applications; ascertains if application conforms to Zoning Ordinance.
Checks setbacks for residential site and accessory structures.
Checks setbacks and site plan requirements for commercial and industrial endeavors: parking, landscaping and buffering.
Prepares and issues septic system and zoning permits; collects appropriate fees.
Interprets zoning maps, easements and rights-of-way; conveys information concerning allowed uses in zones.
Issues check list for site plan requirements.
Reviews site plans for issuing permits; inspects finished site plans for comparison to original plans.
Assists with general office duties.
Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of the County Zoning Ordinance and various environmental codes; ability to read and interpret blueprints, site plans and designs and to ensure compliance with appropriate ordinances and codes; thorough knowledge of legal procedures related to the enforcement of ordinances and codes; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, associates and the general public; ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality.

Management Preferences:
Certified Floodplain Manager is preferred or required within two years of employment.

Minimum Education / Experience requirements
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning or related field and considerable experience as a Code Enforcement Officer and certification as a North Carolina Certified Zoning Official. Certified Floodplain Manager is preferred or required within two years of employment.

Physical Requirements:
This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, and some medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

Special Requirements:
Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina.

APPLY ONLINE: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cabarruscounty?

Supplemental and Contact Information:
Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200.