ZONING INSPECTOR II/UF Full Time

Location: PLANNING

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Target Hiring Range: $51,102.55 – $59,989.95 Based on Experience

**Applicants MUST submit an official job application through the City of Newport News career site to be considered. To learn more and apply, visit https://www.nnva.gov/Jobs 

 GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing administrative and technical work in the enforcement of the City ordinances and other related codes concerning zoning matters.

Reports to a Zoning Administrator.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Conducts inspections, performing research to determine property ownership and responding to inquiries and complaints from the general public on zoning matters; responsible for maintaining various records associated with inspection cases.

Enforces the Zoning Ordinance by surveying, inspecting, and investigating complaints and reviewing permit requests for zoning, occupancy requirements, business licenses, home occupations and site plans for new commercial construction.

Receives and reviews complaints concerning allegations of zoning violations and performs inspections, as necessary.

Performs administrative duties by preparing notices of code violations, forms and letters advising owners and tenants of violations and time requirements, preparing and maintaining inspection and related reports, ascertaining and verifying the correction of violations, and explaining the requirements of zoning standards and ordinances to property owners, building contractors and other interested parties.

Keep daily log of inspection results and enters results into database and mobile based computer; maintains weekly, monthly, and annual data as related to zoning cases.

Represents the department at community meetings, interdepartmental meetings and other forums to promote and explain objectives, referring issues to appropriate divisions, departments or agencies.

Attends training sessions for continued education and statewide and/or local ordinance changes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

•                   Zoning Regulations – Knowledge of municipal ordinances governing zoning and planning. Knowledge of inspection techniques and procedures related to zoning and planning and routine legal procedures associated with the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

•                   Code Enforcement – Knowledge of the principles and methods of enforcing municipal codes; knowledge of local laws, ordinances, and codes. Knowledge of the methods of investigation utilized in zoning and planning inspections; knowledge of legal property descriptions; regulations and requirements for court evidence documentation.

•                   Construction – Knowledge of modern methods, practices and techniques of general construction and commercial development to include project blueprints, site plans, and technical schematics.

•                   Safety – Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and safety regulations related to construction sites and property inspections. Knowledge of common safety rules, regulations, procedures and practices.

REQUIRED SKILLS

•                   Computer Skills – Utilizes a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and related software to effectively complete a variety of administrative tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy.

•                   Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with citizens, employees, managers, and representatives from other departments and organizations.

•                   Judgement/Decision Making – Uses logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate situations; anticipates, identifies and evaluates potentially dangerous, unusual or deviating situations; diffuses emotional situations and exercises appropriate judgment to establish priorities and take prompt action for problem resolution.

REQUIRED ABILITIES

•                   Time Management – Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.

•                   Communication – Ability to communicate ideas effectively, including the preparation of reports and logs. Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented verbally and in writing. Ability to handle a variety of customer service issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner.

•                   Arithmetic – Ability to perform basic arithmetic.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Zoning Inspector I – Requires a high school diploma or equivalent supplemented by college-level course work in planning or public administration, building construction, civil engineering or architecture and 1-2 years of relevant experience in the planning and zoning field an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Zoning Inspector II – Requires a high school diploma or equivalent supplemented by college-level course work in planning or public administration, building construction, civil engineering or architecture and 3-4 years of relevant experience in the planning and zoning field an equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires an acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Requires satisfactory results from a pre-employment medical evaluation.

Requires designation as Conservator of the Peace.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

•                   Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort.

•                   Some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping to include climbing ladders, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

•                   Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (10-30 pounds).

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

•                   Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depth, texture and visual cues or signals.

•                   Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen wetness, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, heights, unsafe structures, confined spaces, or traffic hazards.