ZONING INSPECTOR (Mobile)



Job Details

ZONING INSPECTOR (Mobile)
Employer

Mobile County Personnel Board

Salary

$0.00 Monthly

Location

Mobile, AL

Job Type

01-Full-time Permanent

Job Number

#00246-0512

Department

City of Mobile

Opening Date

05/08/2012

Closing Date

Continuous

General Information

This is inspection and enforcement work to assure compliance with zoning regulations and ordinances.

Requirements

Good knowledge of standards and practices of the building trades; good knowledge of building and zoning codes and related laws and ordinances; good knowledge of zoning enforcement procedures and legal requirements; ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints; ability to prepare clear and concise technical reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, property owners and the general public.

Description

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)  Reviews building applications and blueprints for new construction, additions and accessory structures to ensure compliance with zoning regulations; investigates reports and complaints of zoning violations; issues notices of violation and recommends course of action for correction; maintains records, photographs and other files; conducts follow-up inspections; coordinates the scheduling of and conducts field inspections; coordinates administrative actions and procedures necessary for the legal determination of zoning violations; assists in the planning and development of proposed zoning expansion; maintains patrol of existing zoned areas; records new construction and properties which have not applied for land use certificates and conducts follow-up investigations; investigates existing properties for violations of zoning, signage, and land use laws and regulations; inspects permitted business signs and banners for compliance with sign regulations; investigates non-permitted signs; posts notices at location sites of hearings proposing zoning changes; performs related work as required.

Important Information

An employee in this class is responsible for conducting inspections, enforcing compliance with zoning regulations and reviewing and approving new construction plans for adherence to zoning ordinances.  Work is performed in accordance with established guidelines and procedures under the general supervision of the Inspection Services Director or other designated superior.  No supervision is exercised over others.

The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local merit system employees as a result of these policies are:
 

  • 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
     
  • 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
     
  • 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
     
  • Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
     
  • Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
     
  • Retirement plans
     
  • Employee Credit Union
     
  • Promotion by competitive exam
     
  • Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
     
  • Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

Employer
Mobile County Personnel Board
Address
P.O. Box 66794
1809 Government Street
Mobile, Alabama, 36660-1794
Phone
251-470-7727

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