Zoning Inspector I​/II

The City of Virginia Beach is recruiting for a Zoning Inspector I/II as part of the Zoning Administration division within the Planning & Community Development department. This position will perform the normal responsibilities of a zoning inspector with emphasis in the office. This position will focus on the enforcement of the City Zoning Ordinance. Responsibilities will include a mixture of general zoning responsibilities and assisting the zoning office supervisor.

This position will be filled as either a Zoning Inspector I or Zoning Inspector II depending on the qualifications of the selected applicant.

The associated pay grades are as follows:

• G.20, $44,678.40 - $69,243.20
• G.22, $49,254.40 - $76,336.00

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Interpretation and Enforcement of City of Virginia Beach Zoning Ordinance.
• Review all residential site plans and site surveys to ensure developments comply with all the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance.
• Issue approvals for peddlers, signs, portable storage container, and all other permits as needed.
• Answer telephone calls, emails, and walk-in inquiries from citizens.
• Meet with property owners, homeowners, complainants, contractors, landlords, and development consultants in the office to explain the requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance; and work with said persons to find the most reasonable solutions to avoid or correct violations.
• Research properties to obtain all pertinent information, including but not limited to:
  Conditional Use Permits, Change of Zoning, and other City Council actions, previous and outstanding violations, real estate assessor information, Board of Zoning Appeal actions, Commissioner of Revenue business license and other information as needed.
• Answer telephone calls, emails, and walk-in inquiries from citizens, recipients of notices of violations, complaints, and property owners and provide the necessary requested information.
• Maintain CZO from VAZO.
• Properly document and manage files in the Accela automated documentation system and keep all records current.
• Perform task management daily, meeting required deadlines for site plans and permit reviews on the Accela system.
• Assisting the zoning office supervisor with reviewing residential and commercial site plans and permits for compliance with the Zoning ordinance and customer service.

Duties of a Zoning Inspector II may also include:

• Assist and mentor the Zoning Inspector I position as needed.
• Attend plan review meetings for various projects as necessary.
• Participate in City-wide task forces and/or other committees as requested.

To view a copy of the official City job description for a Zoning Inspector II, . To view a copy of the official City job description for a Zoning Inspector I, click on the link below.

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Once the appropriate applicant pool has been established, it will be closed.