Senior Zoning Plans Examiner (4804-29)

Summary of Job Duties

• Examines building and site plans for compliance with zoning codes and resolutions utilizing various computer systems, including GIS and other plan review software.
• Maintains contact with general public to provide information and answer questions regarding interpretation of zoning codes and resolutions.
• Prepares and compiles appropriate documentation for the issuance of Zoning Certificates and filings with various boards and commissions.
• Issues Zoning Certificates when appropriate.
• Maintains contact with the general public and responds to telephone and email inquiries to provide information and answer questions regarding interpretation of zoning codes and resolutions, status of application and permits, and other zoning and development related issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, engineering, or a closely related field is required (or)
• 24 months work experience in zoning administration, land use planning, or a related field, including experience in complex zoning plan review and zoning code interpretation. (or)
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience mentoring staff, providing technical guidance, or serving in a lead capacity on zoning review or enforcement projects. OR for Zoning Plans Examiner:
• A Bachelor's degree in planning or a related field (or)
• 18 months work experience in planning, zoning regulation, or zoning code enforcement, demonstrating knowledge of zoning principles and the ability to apply zoning codes to real-world scenarios. (or)
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.