Zoning Official/ Sr. Zoning Official at City of Hampton · Community…

Your application will be considered for a Zoning Official / Sr. Zoning Official.

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 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.


Zoning Official 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.
• Any combination of successful education and experience that confers equivalent knowledge and ability may serve to satisfy this requirement.
• 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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Sr. Zoning Official 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.
• Certification by American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and/or certification as a Zoning Official by the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials (VAZO) is preferred.
• 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

Additional Requirements

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