ZONING COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Planning & Development ◄ Back to All Categories ZONING COMPLIANCE OFFICER Morehead City is seeking a dependable and motivated ZONING COMPLIANCE OFFICER to join our team. This position performs intermediate technical work interpreting and applying the City’s zoning, land use, development, CAMA regulations, and flood plain ordinances. The successful candidate will review residential plans and permit applications, issue development permits and zoning compliance documents, investigate zoning and CAMA complaints, and maintain files and records. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Zoning Enforcement Officer or designee. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Applicants should be detail-oriented, service-minded, and able to interpret and enforce ordinances with firmness, tact, and impartiality while working effectively with property owners, applicants, and the public. Essential Functions Include, But Are Not Limited To
• Reviewing residential building permit applications and plans for zoning compliance before permit issuance or preliminary site plan approval.
• Reviewing zoning permit applications for signs, fences, right-of-way usage, sidewalk cafes, tents, generators, and fill before permit issuance.
• Reviewing development plans and permit applications for compliance with the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and state CAMA regulations.
• Researching code issues for possible ordinance amendments or policy changes.
• Detecting and investigating zoning violations, issuing violation notices, removing noncompliant signs, and monitoring construction sites for compliance with submitted plans.
• Interpreting ordinances and statutes for the public, explaining project development guidelines, and providing zoning compliance documents and determinations for property owners.
• Updating and maintaining records, correspondence, files, and reports.
• Assisting with Board of Adjustment applications and agenda packages, including preparation and presentation of reports as needed.
• Responding to on-call and emergency situations outside normal work hours as required, attending meetings, and performing other tasks as assigned. The Ideal Candidate Will Have
• General knowledge of zoning philosophies, principles, practices, and techniques, and codes and regulations pertaining to land use and zoning.
• General knowledge of floodplain management principles and CAMA regulations.
• Working knowledge of GIS and the ability to read and interpret blueprints, site plans, elevation certificates, and designs to confirm ordinance compliance.
• Ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and present field inspection and research findings effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government and elected officials, representatives of other agencies, and the general public. Education And Experience Requirements An associate’s degree and minimal experience (less than one year), or an equivalent combination of education and experience, are required. Special Requirements Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license, obtain a Certified Zoning Officer certificate within the first eighteen (18) months of employment, and be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions This is sedentary work requiring exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands, reaching, and repetitive motions; frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, and tasting or smelling; and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, kneeling or crawling, and pushing or pulling. Duties require detailed visual inspection, a full range of visual abilities, clear oral communication and hearing, analyzing written or computer data, using measuring devices, assembly or fabrication within arm’s length, operating machinery, motor vehicles or equipment, and observing surroundings. Work frequently involves outdoor weather conditions and occasionally involves moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens. Specialized personal protective equipment may be required. Work is generally performed in a moderately noisy setting, such as a business office or an area with light traffic. Compensation And Benefits The City offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, details of which can be found online at https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/246/Employee-Benefits. Zoning Compliance Officer salary stars at $55,032. Placement above minimum is determined by prior experience and certifications. If you are interested in joining a team dedicated to supporting responsible development and zoning compliance in Morehead City, please submit a cover letter, resume, and application. Click here to view the Morehead City Employment Application. For questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 252-726-6848, extension 174. Application deadline: Open Until Filled / EOE Disclaimer This position announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. Morehead City reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification. Morehead City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.