Zoning Compliance & Permitting Specialist

Omlohio; Sunbury (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sunbury is seeking a Zoning and Permitting Coordinator to support the Development Department’s day-to-day zoning, permitting, and code administration functions.

This public-facing position reviews and issues zoning certificates, investigates zoning violations, administers the City's electronic permitting system, maintains zoning records and maps, and coordinates permit reviews with City departments and outside agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in planning, public administration, or related field preferred; or two years of related experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in zoning, planning, permitting, or code enforcement preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret zoning ordinances, site plans, maps, and construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Review zoning certificate applications for compliance with regulations.
• Issue zoning certificates and letters of zoning compliance; inspect work for conformity.
• Administer OpenGov permitting system, configure workflows, support users, maintain data.
• Perform zoning enforcement with field observations, investigations, notices, and follow-ups.
• Maintain zoning ordinance and map; track rezonings, variances, and conditional uses; coordinate updates.
• Provide zoning information and interpret code provisions for residents, contractors, developers.
• Attend public meetings and prepare correspondence, reports, and materials.

Skills

zoning knowledge

reading plans

communication skills

independent judgment

multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in planning or related field

Tools

OpenGov

ArcGIS/ESRI

Job description

The City of Sunbury is seeking a Zoning and Permitting Coordinator to support the Development Department’s day-to-day zoning, permitting, and code administration functions.

This public-facing position reviews and issues zoning certificates, investigates zoning violations, administers the City's electronic permitting system, maintains zoning records and maps, and coordinates permit reviews with City departments and outside agencies.