ZONING INSPECTOR
Estimated Hiring Range: $45,109.45-$51,260.74 > Based on Experience
The Zoning Inspector position is in the Planning department.
This position is responsible for conducting inspections, performing research to determine property ownership, and responding to inquiries and complaints from the general public on zoning matters. You will also maintain various records associated with inspection cases.
This position will perform administrative duties by preparing notices of code violations, forms and letters advising owners and tenants of violations, time requirements, and preparing and maintaining inspection and related reports. You will also ascertain and verify the correction of violations, and explain the requirements of zoning standards and ordinances to property owners, building contractors and other interested parties.
You will also Keep daily logs of inspection results and enters results into database and mobile based computer; maintains weekly, monthly, and annual data as related to zoning cases.
The Zoning Inspector will enforce 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. Excellent customer service skills are needed as you will represents the department at community meetings, interdepartmental meetings, and other forums to promote and explain objectives, referring issues to appropriate divisions, departments or agencies.
There are two (2) levels of Zoning Inspectors.
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.