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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Senior Zoning Official

Community Development, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$56K/yr - $72K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the City of Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community. They are seeking a Senior Zoning Official to manage zoning administration functions, support the Board of Zoning Appeals, and ensure compliance with zoning laws and ordinances.

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Responsibilities

Performs all aspects of the day-to-day zoning administration functions related to zoning determinations, appeals and development review, as well providing support and to the Board of Zoning Appeals under the supervision of the Zoning Administrator/Deputy Zoning Administrator

Works closely with the City Attorney's Office to ensure the City's zoning ordinance is kept legally current

Collaborates with appropriate staff to ensure that the ordinance is aligned with current public policy

Works collaboratively with the Development Services Center and members of the Planning Division to ensure service delivery is accurate, efficient and timely

Qualification

AICP certificationZoning Official certificationZoning laws knowledgeProject management skillsMunicipal government experienceDevelopment review experienceEffective communicatorCustomer service skillsTeam playerProblem-solving skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Public or Governmental Administration or a related field of study

A minimum of three (3) years working in a municipal government environment with planning, zoning, flood, or environmental regulation experience

A minimum of two (2) years' experience as a practitioner in development review, drafting ordinance amendments, or interpreting ordinances

Thorough knowledge of zoning laws and related ordinances; knowledge of legal procedures as they relate to the enforcement and administration of the Zoning Ordinance and related ordinances

Requires advanced project management skills to include skill in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, construction documents and specifications, site plans, property plats, property deeds, easement agreements and environmental studies and reports

Good proficiency in the operation of a personal computer; familiarity with one or more specialized automated systems used in regulation of land use, development and code enforcement

An acceptable combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements above

Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria

Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to an offer of employment or promotion

Ability to establish and maintain exceptional customer service while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency in a timely manner; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relations with co-workers and internal and external customers; ability to foster effective public relations and work effectively with diverse groups

Ability to prepare written correspondence and reports of a complex nature; ability to explain and interpret complex policies, standards and regulations; ability to investigate and respond to complaints; ability to make decisions and determinations which require a high level of initiative and independent judgment

Preferred

Certification by American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and/or certification as a Zoning Official by the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials (VAZO)