• Reviewing engineered comprehensive site plans, building permits, sign permits, and other related permits;
• Reviewing and commenting on applications associated with rezonings, special use permits, major subdivision plats, street and alley closings, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and others;
• Evaluating the need for changes to the Zoning, Sign, and other ordinances, providing research and support for revisions and coordinating and assisting in the drafting of ordinances;
• Assisting walk-in customers at the Department’s front counter, answering phone calls, and attending meetings at City Hall and in the field at properties;
• Responding to inquiries from property owners, developers, and community members;
• Providing professional interpretation of and technical assistance related to the Zoning, Sign, Floodplain, and other related ordinances of the City Code;
• Conducting research to prepare zoning verifications;
• Investigating properties on a proactive and complaint basis for Zoning, Sign, and other City Code violations, which may also require meeting in-person with community members;
• Documenting investigation observations for possible legal action, which includes researching past and current uses of properties using a variety of resources;
• Preparing for court cases related to zoning enforcement, including preparing evidence required for court hearings, appearing in court, and presenting testimony;
• Preparing and presenting zoning appeal requests and zoning variance requests to the Board of Zoning Appeals; 
• Supervising, evaluating, and directing the work of the City's Zoning Technicians/Specialists.

• Undergraduate degree with coursework in urban planning, geography, engineering, environmental science, public administration, or related field and considerable (3-5 years) experience in codes enforcement and/or related work in local government. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
• Valid driver's license.
• Availability to work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, with occasional changes as determined by business needs.
• Current possession of or the ability to obtain the Virginia Certified Zoning Administrator (CZA) certification within twenty-four (24) months of hire date.
• Current possession of the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification preferred but not required for consideration.
• Click here to view the physical requirements of the position.

• DMV record review; and
• Criminal background check.

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 04/19/2024)