Zoning Compliance Coordinator at City of Charleston in undefined

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary:

$55,594.50 - $58,402.50

Hourly:

$28.51 - $29.95

Department:

Planning & Preservation, Urban & Community Development

Division:

Zoning

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

This role will examine and process permit applications, inspect properties, and investigate complaints concerning violations of zoning regulations.

Examples of Duties:

Accepts zoning applications for review and approval.
Assists applicants with preparation of required documents for code compliance.
Receives, researches and evaluates complaints about possible violations of zoning regulations.
Conducts site inspections to verify compliance with ordinances and approved plans. Ensures property owners and contractors have obtained proper permits and issuing Stop Work Orders when appropriate.
Prepares and/or reviews required inspection reports; prepares and issues violation notices and citations to property owners and tenants.
Prepares case materials when legal action is required. Refers cases to municipal court; issues summonses to code violators; provides court testimony as necessary.
Reviews/approves plans for new construction, alterations and renovations for zoning compliance.
Notes instances of noncompliance on plans and site inspections and suggests modifications to bring plans/site inspections into compliance.
Submits reports detailing items of noncompliance to applicants for correction.
Provides a high level of excellent customer service assistance to internal and external customers.
Researches and evaluates City permit and property information.
Maintains filing system.
Serves in the Permit Center as needed assisting customers by answering questions, providing zoning information, receiving applications and reviewing permits.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Associate's degree (AA/AS) or equivalent; and one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid state issued driver’s license.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education or experience in land use planning, building construction, or customer service.
Experience with software systems such as Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, Energov and GovQA.

Other Necessary Requirements:

May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs.

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]

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