Deputy Zoning Administrator

About the role

The City of Hampton is seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Zoning Administrator to join our Community Development team. This role involves coordinating and managing daily zoning administration activities, including zoning determinations, appeals, development reviews, and staff support for the Board of Zoning Appeals. The position also requires frequent collaboration with the Zoning Administrator, City Attorney’s Office, and various City departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage zoning determinations, appeals, and development reviews
• Support the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Maintain a legally current zoning ordinance
• Collaborate with the Development Services Center and Planning & Zoning Administration Divisions
• Deliver accurate, efficient, and timely services

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Public or Governmental Administration or a related field of study
• A minimum of five (5) years working in a municipal government environment with planning/zoning experience
• At least three (3) years of experience of the five (5) must be as a practitioner in development review, drafting ordinance amendments, and interpreting ordinances
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or certification as a Zoning Official by the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials (VAZO) is preferred

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of zoning laws, ordinances, and legal procedures governing zoning administration and enforcement
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, construction documents, site plans, plats, deeds, easement agreements, and environmental reports
• Proficiency in using personal computers and applicable software, as well as familiarity with specialized systems used for land use regulation, development review, and code enforcement

Skills

• Exceptional customer service
• Effective oral and written communication
• Positive working relationships with employees, customers, and diverse stakeholder groups
• Ability to provide complex correspondence and reports
• Sound independent judgment in decision-making

Benefits

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSAs Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness Trust
• Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529 Mission Square
• Employee's birthday
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Tax deferred retirement plan 457
• Roth IRA
• Group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and career development opportunities