Zoning Administrator

County of Warren; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

County of Warren in Virginia seeks a Zoning Administrator to enforce the County's Zoning Ordinance and related codes. The role coordinates code enforcement activities, assists citizens and staff, and maintains maps and records.

The successful candidate will read blueprints, interpret site plans, and apply legal procedures with fairness. A degree in planning or related field with relevant experience is required; Virginia driver's license and zoning administrator certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of zoning and land use ordinances.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, site plans and architectural designs.
• Experience in zoning code enforcement and interpretation or planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform code enforcement activities and staff.
• Provide information and assistance to citizens, County staff and officials.
• Oversee and maintain maps, files and records.

Skills

Code enforcement

Reading blueprints

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

Job description

COUNTY OF WARREN

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

Warren County is seeking highly motivated and skilled candidates to fill the position of Zoning Administrator. This position performs intermediate professional and administrative work enforcing the County's Zoning Ordinance and related codes and ordinances; does related work as required.

This position is responsible for coordinating and performing code enforcement activities and staff; providing information and assistance to citizens, County staff and officials; overseeing and coordinating the preparation and maintenance of maps, files and records.

A successful candidate must possess thorough knowledge of the County's Zoning and Land Use Ordinances; ability to read and interpret blue prints, site plans and architectural designs and to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances thorough knowledge of legal procedures related to enforcement of laws and ordinances and regulations; ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, associates and the general public.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning or related field and considerable experience in zoning code enforcement and interpretation or planning.

Must have an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia as well as possession of certification as a zoning administrator.

Starting salary is $66,104.28, with an excellent benefits package.

Warren County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

A pre-employment criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening is required. For any questions, please contact Warren County Human Resources, 220 N. Commerce Avenue, Suite 100, Front Royal, Virginia 22630, 540-636-4600. [e-mail]