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Zoning Enforcement Officer

Franklin County
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025
Classification Purpose

The primary purpose of the Zoning Enforcement Officer classification is to enforce the zoning code as outlined in the Franklin County Zoning Resolution and to represent Franklin County in Environmental Court.

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Job Duties

Investigate public complaints involving zoning code violations. Access various sources of information and records. Responsible for field verification, researching zoning issues (e.g., County Zoning Resolution, Board of Zoning Appeals files, GIS records, and Auditor's website), and preparing letters for property owners in violation. Document complaints, investigations, case progress, and case resolution using county's online tracking system and interface with county prosecutors.

Answer zoning questions. Assist in processing applications for annexations, variances, conditional uses, zoning compliances, rezoning requests and building permits work with the county Geographic Information System (GIS) and property records maps. Respond to inquiries from the general public regarding zoning codes and regulations.

Maintain records on cases that are referred to the office pertaining to zoning and court cases. Represent the agency in Franklin County Environmental Court as a prosecution witness and prepare reports or correspondence required by the supervisor. Attend internal and external zoning meetings. Assist township police officers with zoning related matters.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree with coursework emphasis in Business or related field and three (3) years of code enforcement experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Additional Requirements

Must maintain a valid Ohio driver's license.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None required.

Join Franklin County Board of Commissioners today and receive the following benefits

  • Extensive health benefits for all full-time permanent employees.
  • Life insurance coverage for all permanent employees.
  • Guaranteed 10 paid holidays every year.
  • A 14 percent employer contribution to your OPERS pension plan.
  • Earn a potential monetary incentive during our annual wellness incentives for employees/spouses enrolled in healthcare.

See more information regarding our benefits we provide at https://hr-boc.franklincountyohio.gov/

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