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Zoning Technician
City of Suffolk Suffolk, VA
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City of Suffolk is Hiring a Zoning Technician Near Suffolk, VA

Under general supervision, performs technical and clerical duties to support City permitting activities. Work involves coordinating the permit process; coordinating applications for compliance with zoning requirements; accepting payments for services provided; preparing correspondence and reports; and establishing and maintaining files of various documentation. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public. Employee must also exercise some independent judgment in completion of assigned tasks. Reports to the Zoning Administration and Enforcement Manager.
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. 

were actually written out in this job description.

Essential Job Functions

  • Processes all zoning permit applications for compliance and coordinates with other departments within the city.
  • Prepares documents, payment receipts; determines permit fee based on permit type and adopted fee schedule.
  • Greets customers, answers multi-line phone, responds to emails and inspection requests, handles complaints, and exercises independent judgment on job tasks.
  • Scans and files documents as needed; tracks permit expiration dates and renewals; creates and maintains department filing system and maintains accurate and current records related to assigned tasks, including electronic files.
  • Educates the public on zoning ordinances and assists the public in completing various forms and answering questions concerning the permit process.
  • Reviews, researches and coordinates all criteria and compliance to complete the processing of all zoning permits for construction, business licenses, home occupations, board of zoning appeals, administrative variance, temporary use, DMV compliance, special entertainment, commercial building clearances and written zoning determinations.
  • Prepares, reviews, and researches required criteria and compliance for all permitting.
  • Schedules inspections for zoning as needed by telephone, fax, email, and walk-in, ensuring scheduled inspections are in the correct sequence.
  • Trains and assists front counter clerks and technicians as needed.
  • Prepares various documents including correspondence, payment vouchers, and receipts, ensuring correct spelling, punctuation, format and grammar are used.
  • Collects mail and drops off in mail room; communicates with customers and other City employees.
  • Maintains a master inventory of all permits, expiration dates of permits, and certificate of insurance information.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and three to five years of experience in secretarial-clerical work involving public contact and building, zoning and property maintenance; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Requires a valid driver's license. Requires certification in International Code Council (ICC) as a Permit Technician/Technical Assistant within 18 months of hire.
  • Performance Evaluation Criteria
    • Quality of Work
    • Quantity of Work
    • Dependability
    • Attendance
    • Initiative and Enthusiasm
    • Judgment
    • Cooperation
    • Relationships
    • Coordination of Work
    • Safety
  • Physical Requirements
    Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines including a computer, printer, print machine, copier, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time. Requires the ability to: coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using automated office equipment; handle a variety of items, job-related equipment, control knobs, switches, etc.; differentiate colors and shades of color; talk and/or hear. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
    FLSA Status
    Non-Exempt

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$55k-71k (estimate)

POST DATE

06/23/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

08/23/2024

WEBSITE

ci.suffolk.va.us

HEADQUARTERS

Suffolk, VA

SIZE

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