Zoning Inspector I​/II

Job Posting End Date:

October 15, 2026

Department:

PLANNING Compensation Grade:

G22

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range:

Zoning Inspector I: G20 $ 44,907.20 - $69,971.20

Zoning Inspector II: G22 $ 49,504.00 - $77,147.20

Starting salary - Minimum of the Pay Range.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

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Job Duties and

Preferred Qualifications:

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 field and enforcement. 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 field 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:

Zoning Inspector I: G20 $ 44,907.20 - $69,971.20

Zoning Inspector II: G22 $ 49,504.00 - $77,147.20

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.

Participate in City-wide task forces and/or other committees as requested by the Field Inspector supervisor.

Assist in training other field inspectors.

Inspecting existing properties and premises and note violations; document findings with photographs and descriptive evidence and input in City databases; determine validity and scope of violations; and issue notices of violation or court summons, whichever is appropriate.

Meet with property owners, homeowners, complainants, contractors, landlords, and development consultants in the office or on-site to identify possible violations and 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 VAZO.Issue notices of violation as appropriate to ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance; and if violation still exists, swear out summons, pursue legal action through the court system or with appropriate City appointed boards.

Testify in court on violations of the Zoning Ordinance.

Properly document and manage files in the Accela automated documentation system and keep all records current, documenting all inspections, findings, and future actions; and document all site visits and inspections.

Regularly inspect properties for compliance of conditions and/or proffer agreements approved by City Council.

Meet with civic leagues when necessary to address issues within their neighborhood.

Remove temporary signs from the right-of-way; and issue notice of violations as needed.

Duties of a Zoning Inspector II may also include:

Assist and mentor the Zoning Inspector I position as needed.

Participate in City-wide task forces and/or other committees as requested.

Ideal Candidate:

ICC Certified Zoning Inspector certification or Certified Zoning Official (CZA) certification from the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials (VAZO).Strong customer service experience in person, over the phone, and via email.

Must possess interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with ability to…