Development Compliance Officer

Responsibilities

• Investigating complaints
• Conducting field inspections
• Enforcing zoning, sign, nuisance, and land development regulations
• Working collaboratively with property owners, businesses, contractors, and developers to achieve voluntary compliance
• Aiding in the implementation of the Town’s Landscape Ordinance by reviewing landscape plans, conducting inspections, and verifying compliance with approved development plans before issuing Certificates of Occupancy

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Environmental Science, Construction Management, Engineering, Geography, or a related field preferred
• Two or more years of experience in code enforcement, zoning administration, planning, development review, construction inspection, municipal government, or a related field
• Experience interpreting and enforcing municipal ordinances, reviewing development plans, and conducting field inspections
• Knowledge of GIS software, landscape compliance, and applicable certifications (or the ability to obtain them)
• A valid South Carolina driver’s license

Qualifications

• Customer-service oriented
• Exercises sound judgment
• Communicates effectively
• Demonstrates professionalism, initiative, and strong interpersonal skills

Skills

• Ability to interpret and enforce municipal ordinances
• Experience with GIS software
• Knowledge of landscape compliance
• Ability to obtain applicable certifications if not already held

Benefits

• Not specified

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Not specified

The Town of Lexington is accepting applications for the position of Development Compliance Officer in the Planning and Building Department. This position performs professional and technical work administering and enforcing the Town’s development-related ordinances and regulations. Applications may be obtained from Town Hall at 111 Maiden Lane. Applications and resumes must be submitted to Jessica Lybrand, Director of Planning and Building, P.O. Box 397, Lexington, SC 29071, or email address jlybrand@lexsc.gov. Position will be open until filled. US Military Veterans are encouraged to apply. EOE/AA.