Job Oppty: Zoning Administrator

Zoning Administrator - City of Petersburg SALARY RANGE: $30,097 - $48,792
LOCATION: Planning/Community Development
STATUS: Classified/Full-Time
CLOSING DATE: April 20, 2012

DUTIES: Performs difficult technical work in enforcing the City's Zoning Ordinance; does related work as required. The City of Petersburg, population 32,420, is seeking a Land Use Planner with expertise/experience in the administration and enforcement of a local zoning ordinance, administration and enforcement of soil erosion and sedimentation control regulations, general planning skills to provide staff support to the Board of Zoning Appeals and to assist with the application of planning and subdivision regulations. Other duties include planning and zoning studies; updates to the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan, grant applications, review of special use permits, subdivision review, other duties as assigned.
Applicants should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with the public, staff, and elected/appointed officials.

QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's or Master's (preferred) degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Engineering or similar discipline, and at least two years experience in local government.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Certification as a Zoning Official and Zoning Administrator through the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials, or equivalent, is preferred or ability to obtain in one year.

SPECIAL NOTICES: Final applicants will be required to submit an updated DMV driving record and submit to urinalysis screening for illegal drug use.
Employees in this position are subject to random drug testing.

Submit application and/or resume by mail or walk-in to: City of Petersburg, Human Resources Department, 103 W. Tabb Street, Petersburg, VA 23803. EOE.