Zoning Administrator

Recruitment #23-1150-001

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Responsibilities

The Zoning Administrator interprets and enforces all provisions of the City of Dayton's Zoning Ordinance, which involves supervising and coordinating the day to day implementation of the City's comprehensive land use plan and zoning controls applicable to the development, redevelopment, and use of all land as well as the continued use and/or reuse of existing buildings and improvements within the City. The incumbent carries out supervisory responsibilities which include: interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees. The Zoning Administrator must develop a complete knowledge and command of the Zoning Ordinance and the legal principles and technical aspects of it's interpretation and enforcement.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following, as other duties may be assigned:

  1. Ensuring that all applications and plans submitted for a zoning certificate meet applicable requirements.
  2. The review of zoning and occupancy certificates and the maintenance of appropriate records.
  3. Developing and establishing a program for the review and analysis of applications.
  4. Supervising inspections of completed work to ensure compliance.
  5. Establishing and directing enforcement programs to ensure the voluntary abatement or prosecution of zoning violations.
  6. Ensuring maintenance of permanent and current records of zoning enforcement cases.
  7. Providing consultative and technical assistance to the Plan Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, City officials, developers, architects , homeowners and other stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree from a college approved by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) AND 4 years of experience in land use planning, zoning administration, building regulations, architectural or engineering services.

OR

Bachelor's degree from a college approved by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) AND 5 years of experience in land use planning, zoning administration, building regulations, architectural or engineering services.

OR

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Urban Planning AND 6 years of experience in land use planning, zoning administration, building regulations, architectural or engineering services AND must obtain an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification within 18 months or appointment as a term and condition of continued employment.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Notes

Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.

Background Check

A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.

Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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