What are the responsibilities and job description for the Zoning and Environmental Officer position at Onslow County?
Performs intermediate technical work in the enforcement of zoning, solid waste and related codes, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Chief Zoning and Environmental Officer.
Our core values—Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty—are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.General knowledge of various zoning and environmental codes; ability to read and interpret maps, site plans and designs to ensure compliance with appropriate ordinances and codes; ability to prepare factual reports and present same to appropriate board or commission; ability to use GPS technology; ability to operate standard office equipment including a personal computer and applicable office productivity software; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, public officials, associates and the general public; ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality.
Physical Requirements:
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to extreme cold (non-weather) and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather); work is generally in a very quiet location (e.g. park trail, storage or file room).High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in code enforcement or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.
If applicable, your final transcript showing the date your degree was awarded and/or any required certificates or licenses listed in the application must be uploaded with your application, even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.
Our core values—Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty—are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.
- Reviews residential, commercial, industrial and public facilities for compliance with zoning codes.
- Utilizes GPS technology to capture building footprint locations for incorporation into the County's GIS system.
- Receives inspection requests and answers code related questions.
- Enforces state statutes and county ordinances regarding the environment, including, but not limited to, solid waste, illegal dumping, junk/abandoned vehicles, and nuisances.
- Creates and maintains all necessary reports, records and correspondence pertaining to minimum housing inspections and corrective actions.
- Assists with maintaining/updating the County's Minimum Housing Ordinance.
- Serves as staff liaison for the Minimum Housing Board of Appeals.
- Meets and corresponds with home owners, rental agencies, tenants, contractors, etc., to advise them of code changes and best practices.
- Investigates citizen complaints regarding code violations and nuisances.
- Issues warnings, official notices and citations as necessary to obtain compliance.
- Prepares cases and testifies in court, obtains court orders to abate violation.
- Reviews applications, inspects, and issues permits for development in the Area for Environmental Concerns.
- Inspects and issues CAMA Exemptions.
- Assists with public outreach efforts such as citizen committees and volunteer environmental protection action groups.
- Provides assistance in ensuring timely and appropriate review of environmental concerns by outside agencies.
- Prepares and submits required reports to appropriate state offices.
- Prepares and maintains files and records.
- Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer.
- Performs related tasks as required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.General knowledge of various zoning and environmental codes; ability to read and interpret maps, site plans and designs to ensure compliance with appropriate ordinances and codes; ability to prepare factual reports and present same to appropriate board or commission; ability to use GPS technology; ability to operate standard office equipment including a personal computer and applicable office productivity software; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, public officials, associates and the general public; ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality.
Physical Requirements:
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to extreme cold (non-weather) and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather); work is generally in a very quiet location (e.g. park trail, storage or file room).High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in code enforcement or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
- Must attend required CAMA courses from the State of North Carolina CAMA Office within 12 months of employment.
- Must successfully complete Certified Zoning Officer course from the North Carolina School of Government within 2 years of hire.
- Valid Driver’s License
Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.
If applicable, your final transcript showing the date your degree was awarded and/or any required certificates or licenses listed in the application must be uploaded with your application, even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.
Salary : $50,452 - $65,587