SENIOR ZONING COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Zoning Enforcement Officer - $45,656.00 - $54,579.20 Grade 16 (Entry Level).

Senior Zoning Enforcement Officer - $50,315.20 - $60,153.60. Grade 18.

Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. 

Applicants who do not fully meet the requirements for the Senior Zoning Enforcement Officer position may be considered for the Zoning Enforcement Officer position at the lower classification and pay grade of Grade 16.

General Definition of Work:
Performs advanced complex technical work ensuring compliance with the Cabarrus County Development Ordinance (CDDO), Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and other land use development regulations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Planning and Development Director.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:
Enforcing Development Ordinance and other various land development regulations; providing technical assistance to developers and the public; inspecting properties for compliance; processing non-compliance cases, maintaining records; preparing reports, reviewing site plans, frequent interaction with the public.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
• Uses Accela permitting system to track daily work and enter case notes.
• Performs proactive development ordinance enforcement.
• Interprets and applies the development ordinance to various situations and property configurations.
• Explains, answers questions, and troubleshoots complex zoning permitting situations.
• Provides information related to zoning permitting and the CCDO on the phone and in person.
• Issues zoning permits and non-compliance notices.
• Serves as primary point of contact for commercial site plan review; conducts reviews, issues permit, inspects finished site for compliance with approved plans and issues COC.
• Coordinates with outside review agencies and regulatory agencies on proposed projects and complaints received.
• Investigates suspected development ordinance non-compliance reported by others or observed.
• Takes required action to correct verified non-compliance.
• Prepares letters, citations and case reports using Accela permitting system.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with review agencies, violators and persons submitting complaints.
• De-escalates situations with irate or difficult customers related to non-compliance.
• Evaluates zoning permit applications; determines if proposal conforms to required development standards.
• Checks setbacks for residential structures and accessory structures and in response to complaints.
• Conducts general and complex property research using available county resources.
• Analyzes and interprets GIS and other data related to zoning and property conditions; provides information concerning allowable uses.
• Creates maps using ArcGIS/ArcPro and available data.
• Prepares and maintains detailed records, files, and data bases.
• Locates identified projects/property and interprets FEMA flood maps in relation to property and permitting.
• Assists with processing Floodplain Development Permit applications.
• Prepares and presents case information at Board of Adjustment meetings and in court.
• Serves as mentor and assists with training Zoning Compliance Officer as needed.
• Performs related tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of the County Development Ordinance and various land use and environmental codes; ability to read and interpret blueprints, site plans and designs and to ensure compliance with appropriate ordinances and codes; thorough knowledge of legal procedures related to the enforcement of ordinances and codes; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, associates and the general public; ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality; customer service skills, including ability to deal with difficult and irate customers and property owners; ability to use ArcGIS/ArcPro and to perform deed research.

Zoning Enforcement Officer Education and Experience (Entry Level):
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning or related field preferred. Some zoning or code enforcement experience preferred. 

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

Senior Zoning Enforcement Officer Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, zoning, criminal justice, public administration, or related field with considerable progressive zoning and development code enforcement experience. Certification as a North Carolina Certified Zoning Official (CZO) required. Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) preferred or must be obtained within 2 years of employment. Experience using ArcGIS/ArcPro. 

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Some county job postings indicate that you can qualify with an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If this language is included in the job description, it means you may qualify through either education, your years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.

If you have indicated that you have earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from a technical school, college, or university, please note that Cabarrus County will verify your educational credentials. Official transcripts must clearly show the specific credential awarded to ensure accurate validation.

Special Requirements:
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Significant amount of driving required for field work. Night meetings required.  Experience with Accela software a plus.

Physical Requirements:
This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, and some medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; 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; visual acuity is required for depth perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. May encounter aggressive animals during field work.

Supplemental and Contact Information: 
Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.  

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.  Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. 

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200.