Zoning Inspector I

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Zoning Inspector I

Salary

$40,362.00 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

11986

Department

City Planning

Division

Planning

Opening Date

05/17/2024

Closing Date

5/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Education/Experience

• 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 year experience in investigations or appraisals.

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

Additional Information & Requirements

• Valid Driver's License.

• Special Police Commission within 60 days of employment,

• ICC Zoning Inspector certification or equivalent within 18 months of employment.

Work Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM with occasional weekend and evening inspections required

Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

• Retirement

  If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

  If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

  NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

  02

  If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

  03

  Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

• Less than High School Diploma/GED

• High School Diploma/GED

• Some College (6 months or more)

• Vocational/Technical Degree

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree or higher

• Master's Degree or higher

  04

  Do you have at least one (1) year experience in investigations or appraisals?

• Yes

• No

  05

  How many years of experience do you have in zoning inspections, code enforcement or related work?

• Less than 1 year

• 1-2 years

• 2-4 years

• 5 years or more

  06

  Please describe your experience in zoning inspections, code enforcement, and other related field work.

  07

  Briefly describe your experience with working in a team environment.

  08

  Briefly describe your experience working with difficult people in challenging situations.

  09

  Briefly describe your computer technology and application skills. Be sure to include specific software applications and any databases.

  10

  Do you have any certifications relevant to zoning, building inspections, or other related fields? If no, put n/a.

  11

  7. Do you understand that the hiring salary for this position will be at the starting salary ($40,362) for the classification?

• Yes

• No

  12

  A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?

• I have been convicted of a felony

• I have been convicted of a misdemeanor

• I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor

• I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor

  13

  If you answered, that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets.

  14

  Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  15

  Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?

• Yes

• No

  16

  Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

  17

  Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

  18

  Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran

• I am a Veteran

• I am a Disabled Veteran

  Required Question

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