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Grade 25

CLOSE DATE

04/08/2022

SUMMARY

Work as a Zoning Supervisor involves overseeing, scheduling, and conducting inspections of properties to determine or monitor compliance with ordinances, regulations, and policies. Zoning Supervisors often provide information and education to various individuals (e.g., general public, contractors, engineers, and others) in order to answer questions, clarify zoning questions and regulations. They conduct follow up inspections to ensure compliance, consult with legal teams, and provide testimony in court as necessary. They also supervise by assigning and reviewing work.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
• Schedules and conducts inspections of properties to determine/monitor violations of jurisdictional regulations, policies, and ordinances.
• Prepares for, contributes to, and follows up on meetings with committees, boards, commissions, councils, etc. to address zoning issues, share information, develop policies/plans/procedures, and collaborate on related zoning projects.
• Gathers, organizes, and maintains written records, photographs, notes, correspondence, etc. and assembles such materials for court presentations, project planning, annual reporting, and other events as required.
• Educates and provides information for a variety of individuals (e.g., the general public, citizens, contractors, engineers, public officials, department heads, etc.) in order to answer questions and explain information related to zoning regulations, subdivision and construction regulations, weed and litter ordinances, floodplain ordinances, code enforcement, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application. Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification. Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.

• Driver’s license.
• Experience in preparing, interpreting, and/or enforcing developmental regulations (e.g., zoning, subdivision, regulatory).
• Experience engaging with the public to address customer/citizen complaints, resolve conflicts, and attempt to gain compliance.
• Experience utilizing and interpreting mapping and/or GIS software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Alabama Planning and Zoning Official (CAPZO) Certification.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification.
• APOST certification as a law enforcement officer.
• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Public Administration, Architecture, or Geography (or related field).
• Experience working in a legal environment related to land use and development (e.g. Surveying, Realty, or Zoning).
• Supervisory experience reviewing, planning, and delegating the work of subordinates.
  

COMPETENCIES:

• Computer & Technology Operations.
• Customer Service.
• Leadership & Management.
• Oral Communication & Comprehension.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal.
• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge. Written Communication & Comprehension.
  

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES:

• Knowledge of procedures and guidelines governing the purchase of equipment, supplies, services.
• Knowledge of enforcement actions that can be taken when violations are found during inspections
• Knowledge of geometry (mathematics concerned with questions of size, shape, and relative position of figures and with properties of space).
• Knowledge of engineering maps and records.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to urban planning and land-use.
• Knowledge of the Code of Alabama and local ordinances regarding subdivision regulations.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and powers of the Planning Commission.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures and powers of the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
• Knowledge of legal requirements for record retention, such as freedom of information requests, community right-to-know laws and operational procedures of the organization.
• Knowledge of city codes regarding right of ways alleys, ditches, and zoning codes regarding vacant lots.
• Knowledge of field inspection procedures and techniques.
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is conducted both indoors in an office setting, as well as regular field visits which consists of driving various routes in a vehicle. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, digital camera, phone, copier, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may also involve periodic sustained physical activity such as walking, standing, or stooping. May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500 before the announcement closing date. Qualified applicants who believe they will need reasonable accommodation in the examination process should complete and submit an Accommodation Request Form. You may obtain an Accommodation Request Form by contacting our ADA Ombudsperson at ADAO@pbjcal.org, or by accessing the "Request for Accommodation" form through the following website: http://www.pbjcal.org/

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.