Zoning Inspector

Posting number: 08693

Department: Planning and Zoning

Division: Zoning

Job classification: Zoning Inspector

Posting type: Open

Categories: Planning and Development

SummaryThe Zoning Inspector is responsible for responding to and inspecting complaints which may be violations of Anne Arundel County planning laws. These include but are not limited to the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Critical Areas and Tree Legislation.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

This work involves oversight for zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, critical areas (wetlands, flood plain, coastal zone management, etc.), and tree legislation. This position involves the coordination of several types of duties including field and office work, public contact and written assignments stemming from on-site or special investigations. Examples of duties(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

Conducts on-site inspections for alleged zoning violations, documenting and maintaining detailed investigation findings and evidence.

Sends notices of violations and keeps complainants and other interested parties informed.

Maintains zoning violation files; organizes all material, correspondence, map information, and other paperwork which accompanies a land use violation informed.

Prepares violation cases for legal action to the State's Attorney's Office, the Office of Law, or the Board of Appeals.

Answers questions and provides information on all types of land use matters to the general public.

Gives talks and seminars to community groups on Land Use Enforcement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of zoning, land use, and related regulations and standards.

Considerable knowledge of interviewing and field inspection techniques.

Considerable knowledge of established procedures related to approvals, denials, and appeals of zoning cases.

Ability to analyze facts and develop recommendations regarding proposed or existing land uses.

Ability to conduct field inspections and interviews to establish relevant facts.

Ability to work from maps and legal land descriptions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relations with fellow employees, property owners and representatives, and the public.

Ability to communicate routine information clearly and concisely.

Ability to operate basic office and maintenance equipment and software.  

Ability to respond attentively to internal and external customer problems and requests. QualificationsGraduation from high school with some college-level course work in planning or a related field; one (1) or more years of experience in land use enforcement or related work; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license. Supplemental informationPreference will be given to applicants with the following:

1) Strong organizational skills with an ability to handle multiple cases concurrently. 

2) Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate land use and zoning regulations to the general public. 

3) Ability to work with a variety of databases in managing and tracking data.