Zoning Compliance Inspector: Shape Growth & Compliance

City of Pelham; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Group Health Benefits - Local Govt HIB

Group Dental Benefits - Local Govt HIB

Vision Insurance through Humana

AFLAC

Deferred Compensation

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Discounted Tuition through Faulkner

Job summary

The City of Pelham seeks a Zoning Compliance Inspector to enforce zoning ordinances, review permits, and conduct inspections of residential and commercial properties. You will ensure conformance to adopted codes, maintain records, and provide excellent customer service throughout the process.

This role operates independently within the Planning and Zoning framework, supporting variance and rezoning cases as needed and collaborating with the Police Department and Court System for enforcement

Qualifications

• Requires reading construction/civil drawings.
• Six years of related experience with high school diploma or four years with Associate’s degree, or equivalent combination.
• Certified Alabama Planning and Zoning Official (CAPZO) within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, procedures and write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Review permit applications and provide plan review for zoning compliance.
• Enforce international property maintenance codes and conduct inspections.
• Manage zoning compliance inspections for residential and commercial properties and Corridor Overlay Regulations.
• Handle zoning complaints via calls, emails, and follow-ups; maintain records.

Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Team Work

Leadership

Ethics

Organizational Skills

Accountability

Professionalism

Quality

Education

High school diploma/GED + 6 years related experience

Associate’s degree + 4 years related experience

Ability to read construction/civil drawings

Job description

The City of Pelham seeks a Zoning Compliance Inspector to enforce zoning ordinances, review permits, and conduct inspections of residential and commercial properties. You will ensure conformance to adopted codes, maintain records, and provide excellent customer service throughout the process.

This role operates independently within the Planning and Zoning framework, supporting variance and rezoning cases as needed and collaborating with the Police Department and Court System for enforcement