Zoning Official
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Zoning Official

Salary

$52,533.00 - $68,293.00 Annually

Location

Community Development, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

08338

Department

(1) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Opening Date

10/16/2024

* Description

* Benefits

* Questions

Function

A career about community-Are you a professional with experience in zoning? Do you have an interest in local government? Do you value integrity, trust, respect, accountability, creativity, collaboration?

If you answered yes then the City of Hampton has an opportunity for you! Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, flexible and/or remote work opportunities for certain positions, and other benefits.

If you embody the following attributes, consider joining our dynamic Community Development Department:

* Detailed, yet creative problem-solver

* Thrives in a fast paced work environment

* Versatile and enthusiastic team player

* Passionate about providing excellent customer service

* Effective oral and written communicator

YOU will perform most aspects of the day-to-day zoning administration functions related to zoning determinations, appeals, development review, as well as providing staff support to the Board of Zoning Appeals under the supervision of the Zoning Administrator/Deputy Zoning Administrator and the Planning and Zoning Administration Division Manager.

You will work closely with the City Attorney's Office to ensure the City's zoning ordinance is kept legally current and collaborate with appropriate staff to ensure that the ordinance is aligned with current public policy.

Minimum Requirements

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

* Requires a minimum of one (1) year direct work experience in any of the following areas: regulatory, plan review, quality assurance, architecture, engineering, drafting, construction or legal environment.

* Experience in municipal government preferred.

* Customer service experience requiring the resolution of challenging customer issues preferred.

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

* 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.

* 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.

* Requires considerable fieldwork with the use of a city owned vehicle and attendance at meetings generally held after normal working hours.

Additional Requirements

* 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.

* The incumbent may be considered essential personnel during City emergencies or at the direction of the City Manager, which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Benefits Overview

The following plans are available the first of the month following one full calendar month of employment:

* -Health insurance

* -Dental insurance

* -Vision insurance

* -Reimbursement accounts

* Health insurance offered through Optima Health (1-800-###-####). For more information on the provider network and pharmacies, see the

The vision plan is offered through EyeMed Vision Care. For more information, see the EyeMed Vision Care website.

* Three dental plans are offered through Delta Dental (Delta Care, Delta Dental PPO, and Delta Dental PPO Plus) 1-800-###-####. For more information, see the Delta Dental website.

* Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.

* Other forms of leave include:

* Maternity Leave

* Parental Bonding Leave

* Care for Sick Parent Leave

* Birthday Leave

* Personal day (available every quarter)

The ten paid holidays each year include:

* New Year's Day

* Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

* President's Day

* Memorial Day

* Juneteenth Day

* Independence Day

* Labor Day

* Veterans' Day

* Thanksgiving Day

* Christmas Day

* Employee's birthday

* A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-###-####). For more information, see the VRS website.

* Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-###-####). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.

* Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

* Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

* The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-###-####, 1-800-###-#### or Sentara EAP website.

* Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.

* Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

01

Which of the following reflects your highest level of education in Planning, Public or Governmental Administration or a related field of study?

* Ged / High School Diploma

* Some College

* Associates Degree

* Bachelor's Degree or higher

02

Which of the following best represents your years of direct work experience in any of the following areas: regulatory, plan review, quality assurance, architecture, engineering, drafting, construction or legal environment? Your application must indicate where you gained this specific work experience from.

* No experience

* Less than 1 year

* 1 -2 Years

* 3 or more years

03

Which of the options below best describes your level of 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?

* Basic

* Moderate

* Advanced

04

Do you currently possess either of the following certifications? Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Certification as a Zoning Official by the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials (VAZO)

* Yes

* No

05

I understand that this position requires considerable fieldwork with the use of a city owned vehicle and attendance at meetings generally held after normal working hours.

* Yes

* No

06

This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:

07

I understand that a background check related to this position is required prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

* Yes

* No

Required Question