Zoning and Code Enforcement Official

Job Description:

Zoning and Code Enforcement Official

Description

Code Enforcement Officer

Under the supervision of the Planning Director. Primarily responsible for inspection and enforcement of the Town's Code of Ordinances and Unified Development Ordinance relating to land use, zoning, minimum housing, and property maintenance. Acts as a resource to the general public in all planning, permitting, and code enforcement related matters.

Duties and Task

1. Regularly observe all areas within the Town limits and extra territorial jurisdiction to ensure that no violations of the regulations set forth in the Zebulon Code of Ordinances and Unified Development Ordinance exist as they relate to planning issues.
2. Receive and respond to citizen complaints and inquiries; explain applicable regulations, suggest corrective actions, facilitate solutions, and provide education to residents and property owners regarding Town ordinances and neighborhood maintenance expectations.
3. Build positive relationships with residents, neighborhood organizations, homeowners associations, and community partners to promote voluntary compliance, educate the public on Town regulations, and identify neighborhood issues before they become enforcement concerns.
4. Issue notices of violation when necessary and track corrective action ensuring compliance in a timely fashion. Enact corrective measures as needed.
5. Inspect construction sites to measure setback distances of foundations, future structure, signs and other features. This position will also be responsible for inspections before the certificate of Occupancy is granted to assure compliance with approved plans.
6. Perform zoning and minimum housing inspections as needed.
7. Enforcement of sign ordinance, to include permit review and issuance, field location of sign footing, and removal of illegally placed signs throughout planning jurisdiction.
8. Compile and maintain statistical data and statistics regarding violations and enforcement actions.
9. Responsible for identification and resolution of violations of the Code of Ordinances. This includes but is not limited to regulation of nuisance violations, tall grass and weeds junked or nuisance vehicles, illegal signs, minimum housing, and non-compliance to the Unified Development Ordinance.
10. Maintain database and records of code enforcement cases, including daily updates of inspections, communications, and document preparation.
11. Coordinate with other staff to update information on the Town's online code enforcement dashboard.
12. Backfill Development Services Manager on an as needed basis with the issuance of building and trade permits.
13. Assist with neighborhood outreach initiatives, community engagement activities, and other programs that support neighborhood revitalization, beautification, and code compliance.
14. Performs all other duties as required.

Physical Requirements

1. Must be able to perform the basic life operational skills of climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
2. Must be able to perform medium work, exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift objects.
3. Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze written or computer data, depth and color perception, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, observing general surroundings and activities.
4. Must possess the auditory ability to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
5. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by the means of the spoken word.
6. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

Desirable Education and Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree supplemented by major course work in urban planning, geography, public administration, landscape architecture, law enforcement, or a related field.
2. Valid NC State Driver's License
3. Bilingual in Spanish preferred
4. Those with military or law enforcement experience strongly encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Thorough knowledge of basic planning principles and the Unified Development Code complimented by a basic understanding of common construction practices.
2. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form with excellent attention to detail and customer service.
3. Ability to build collaborative relationships with residents, neighborhood organizations, homeowners associations, businesses, and other stakeholders while maintaining professionalism and impartial enforcement of Town regulations.
4. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, yet exhibit considerable firmness and fairness in administration of regulations.
5. Employee must work outside part of each day and is subject to adverse weather conditions including rain, heat, and wind.
6. Employee must possess computer skills as they relate to general office functions and common office equipment.