Senior Zoning Compliance Officer

Zoning Enforcement Officer

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Zoning Enforcement Officer - $45,656.00 - $54,579.20 Grade 16 (Entry Level).

Applicants who do not fully meet the requirements for the Senior Zoning Enforcement Officer position may be considered for the Zoning Enforcement Officer position at the lower classification and pay grade of Grade 16. General Definition of Work:
Performs advanced complex technical work ensuring compliance with the Cabarrus County Development Ordinance (CDDO), Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and other land use development regulations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Planning and Development Director.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:
Enforcing Development Ordinance and other various land development regulations; providing technical assistance to developers and the public; inspecting properties for compliance; processing non-compliance cases, maintaining records; preparing reports, reviewing site plans, frequent interaction with the public. Uses Accela permitting system to track daily work and enter case notes. Performs proactive development ordinance enforcement. Interprets and applies the development ordinance to various situations and property configurations.

Explains, answers questions, and troubleshoots complex zoning permitting situations. Provides information related to zoning permitting and the CCDO on the phone and in person. Issues zoning permits and non-compliance notices. Serves as primary point of contact for commercial site plan review; conducts reviews, issues permit, inspects finished site for compliance with approved plans and issues COC. Coordinates with outside review agencies and regulatory agencies on proposed projects and complaints received.

Investigates suspected development ordinance non-compliance reported by others or observed. Takes required action to correct verified non-compliance. Prepares letters, citations and case reports using Accela permitting system. Communicates verbally and in writing with review agencies, violators and persons submitting complaints. De-escalates situations with irate or difficult customers related to non-compliance. Evaluates zoning permit applications; determines if proposal conforms to required development standards.

Checks setbacks for residential structures and accessory structures and in response to complaints. Conducts general and complex property research using available county resources. Analyzes and interprets GIS and other data related to zoning and property conditions; provides information concerning allowable uses. Creates maps using ArcGIS/Arc Pro and available data. Prepares and maintains detailed records, files, and data bases. Locates identified projects/property and interprets FEMA flood maps in relation to property and permitting.

Assists with processing Floodplain Development Permit applications. Prepares and presents case information at Board of Adjustment meetings and in court. Serves as mentor and assists with training Zoning Compliance Officer as needed. Performs related tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of the County Development Ordinance and various land use and environmental codes; ability to read and interpret blueprints, site plans and designs and to ensure compliance with appropriate ordinances and codes; thorough knowledge of legal procedures related to the enforcement of ordinances and codes; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, associates and the general public;

ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality; customer service skills, including ability to deal with difficult and irate customers and property owners; ability to use ArcGIS/Arc Pro and to perform deed research.

Zoning Enforcement Officer Education and Experience…