The City of Virginia Beach is recruiting for a Zoning Inspector 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 detailed and complex zoning inspections for commercial, industrial, office, apartment, and residential projects. Responsibilities will include a mixture of general zoning responsibilities and assisting the zoning field supervisor.

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 peddlers, signs, portable storage container, and all other permits as needed
• Answer telephone calls, emails, and walk-in inquiries from citizens
• Properly document and manage files in the Accela automated documentation system and keep all records up-to-date
• Participate in City-wide task forces and/or other committees as requested by the Field Inspector supervisor
• Assist in training other field inspectors
• Maintain the CZA from VAZO
• Inspecting existing properties and premises and note violations; document findings with photographs and in writing 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, home owners, 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 and 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
• 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
• Regularly inspect properties for compliance with 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
• Enforce political signs and placements

The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include maternity/paternity and parental leave, leave donation program, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and more.

The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.