Director of Zoning/ Code Enforcement

Mississippi Municipal League; Magee (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Magee seeks a seasoned Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement to manage planning programs, maintain zoning records, and interpret ordinances for staff and the public.

The role requires coordinating with other city officials, overseeing map maintenance, handling variances and site plans, and representing the city at meetings and hearings; a leader who can advance redevelopment and community projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in zoning administration and planning.
• Ability to interpret zoning ordinances and records.
• Strong public information and meeting facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all matters relating to the Zoning Ordinance with City officials.
• Provide information to the public on zoning matters.
• Maintain the Official Zoning Map.
• Oversee enforcement of zoning violations.
• Represent City in planning and zoning matters at meetings.

Skills

Zoning knowledge

Planning experience

Public communication

Supervisory skills

GIS skills

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Director of Zoning/ Code Enforcement - City of Magee

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Director of Zoning/ Code Enforcement - City of Magee

Posted:

October 12, 2026

Description:

Provides administrative, supervisory, and technical skills regarding the City’s current and long-range planning programs, specifically related to the development and implementation of land use and related to municipal plans and policies. Maintains zoning records and provides information concerning zoning matters to the public and the Board of Aldermen and Mayor.

Essential Job Functions and Duties:

• Coordinate all matters relating to the Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance #231) with, as appropriate, the
• Director of Public Works, Building Official, and other City officials
• Provide information to the public on matters relating to zoning
• Provide application forms to the public on matters relating to zoning
• Maintain, or be responsible for, the maintenance of the Official Zoning Map
• Receive and take appropriate action on all applications for dimensional variances, conditional use permits (special exceptions), and zoning amendments (rezoning)
• Receive and take appropriate action on all site plans submitted in accordance with Sections 2508 and 2509 of the Zoning Ordinance, and forward copies of site plans and associated materials to the proper individuals or bodies
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of a map or other recording process indicating nonconforming uses, structures, and undeveloped (or vacant) lots
• Clear with other local, county, state, or Federal agencies where such clearance is necessary in connection with zoning matters
• Appear before the Planning/Zoning Commission and the Mayor and Board of Aldermen to furnish information helpful to those bodies in carrying out their assigned functions
• Make periodic checks for violations or investigate written complaints of violations of the Zoning
• Ordinance and notify in writing the person(s) responsible for violations of the Ordinance, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it.
• Report uncorrected violations to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen and recommend action to prevent or halt violations of the Zoning Ordinance
• Advertise public hearings as required by the Zoning Ordinance
• Keep records pertaining to zoning matters
• Provide administrative interpretation as provided in Subsection 2501.02 of the Zoning Ordinance; liaise with community members and organizations to further develop the City economically, educationally, and socially
• Support the technology infrastructure plan for the City of Magee (website, apps, social media)
• Engage in dialogue with diverse groups to update the City of Magee’s Comprehensive Plan
• Establish and support the Magee Preservation Commission to identify and preserve significant buildings, places, structures, and stories
• Collaborate with community historical societies and organizations to integrate the City of Magee in area celebrations and events
• Represent the City of Magee at annual zoning conferences and events, including the MAPDD sponsored by the Central Mississippi Planning and Development Foundation
• Facilitate communication among various boards from the planning district to local municipal boards
• Respond to public inquiries concerning zoning and community development
• Engage in ongoing continuing education and fraternization with professional networks

Other Job Functions:

• Assist City staff in the enforcement of local ordinances and in interpreting City codes and master plans
• Collaborate with planners, GIS designers, and web designers to create and maintain apps, website and pages, and social media for the City
• Facilitate historic preservation projects
• Assist Deputy Clerks with privilege license renewal
• Attend Board of Aldermen meetings
• Partner with community leaders to revitalize the City economically and to increase tourism
• Collaborate with the Special Events Committee to provide services for special events in the City
• Supervise the Zoning Code Enforcement Officer to identify zoning infractions and administer enforcement