Permit and Code Enforcement Coordinator

Town of Purcellville (VA); Purcellville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Purcellville (VA) is seeking a Permit & Code Enforcement Coordinator to perform intermediate technical work processing land development applications and zoning permits, and to maintain files under the supervision of the Planning Manager. Required are an associate/technical degree and experience in community development including zoning ordinance, land development, subdivisions or equivalent.

A valid driver's license is also required.

Qualifications

• Associates/Technical degree required.
• Experience in community development including zoning ordinance, land development, subdivisions and construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare activity reports, monthly and quarterly reports; maintain accurate records of land development applications.
• Assist customers via email, phone, or in person; respond to inquiries about fees, licenses, permits, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Receive, review, and issue zoning permits.
• Perform occupancy and bond release inspections.
• Receive and process performance bonds for public improvements with subdivision/site plan development; manage bond release or reduction.
• Oversee and implement zoning and code enforcement efforts.
• Oversee and administer the Town’s Munis permitting system.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Reading and interpreting construction/

Education

Associates/Technical degree

Job description

The Permit & Code Enforcement Coordinator is responsible for performing intermediate technical work receiving and processing various land development applications and zoning permits, preparing and maintaining files and records, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Planning Manager.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepares various activity reports, monthly reports and quarterly reports; maintains an accurate record of the actions and disposition of all land development applications.
• Assists customers via email, phone, or in-person; responds to inquiries regarding fees, licenses, permits, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Receive, review, and issue zoning permits.
• Perform occupancy and bond release inspections.
• Receives and processes performance bonds for public improvements associated with subdivision and site plan development, including subsequent processes for bond release or reduction.
• Oversee and implement zoning and code enforcement efforts.
• Oversee and administer the Town’s Munis permitting system.
• Other duties as assigned

Required

• Associates/Technical degree
• Experience in community development including zoning ordinance, land development, subdivisions and construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

• Valid driver's license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the zoning ordinance; general knowledge of land development and subdivision control regulations; some knowledge of building and planning regulations and policies; skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment; ability to read and interpret construction files and plans; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; skill in project and time management, customer service, and relationship building; ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, boards and commission members, business owners, developers, property owners, and the general public.This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).