The City of Pelham is a thriving community committed to smart growth and development. We seek an experienced Zoning Compliance Inspector to help uphold our zoning regulations and support our city’s development initiatives. The ideal candidate will be bilingual, have a strong understanding of zoning ordinances, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to manage various aspects of zoning compliance and enforcement.
Essential Job Duties: The list is not intended to be all-inclusive nor exclusive but is intended to provide examples of typical duties performed.
- Reviews permit applications and provides plan review for compliance with zoning ordinance codes.
- Enforces zoning ordinances.
- Performs zoning compliance inspections on new and existing residential and commercial properties. Manages compliance inspections of the Corridor Overlay Regulations.
- Provides excellent customer service by managing zoning complaint calls, internet inquiries and follow up communication. Maintains records of all correspondence.
- Researches complaints and presents evidence, as necessary, to enforce zoning code provisions. Maintains official records of all business zoning complaints with photographs and documentation required for the issuance of a summons.
- Issues notice of violation letters for non-compliance and works with the Police Department and Court System in the issuance of summons.
- Administers maintenance code and identifies all violations. Works closely with the Code Enforcement Officer to ensure compliance with nuisance abatement.
- Ensure compliance with the International Property Maintenance Code and City Ordinances.
- Enforces international property maintenance codes.
- Assists Planning and Zoning Administrator in preparing and presenting various cases such as variance, conditional use, and rezoning requests.
- Assists and participates in the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission meetings.
- May attend meetings on behalf of the Planning and Zoning Administrator on occasion.
- Performs a wide variety of administrative, clerical, and record-keeping duties.
- Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with others.
We offer excellent benefits: The City of Pelham will pay all expenses toward obtaining the Certified Alabama Planning and Zoning Official certification within the first year of employment.
- Monthly stipend for Spanish fluency
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid leave
- Tier 1 Retirement with RSA
- And many other benefits
Requirements:
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- High school education or GED equivalent.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus two years related experience, GIS software, planning; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read construction and/or civil land drawings required.
- An associate’s degree in zoning, planning, architecture, or a related field is preferred.
Compensation: The range is $59,667 - $81,320 depending on experience, education, and other training.
How to Apply: Apply online here. You may download an application and email your application/resume to HR@pelhamalabama.gov or mail it to the City of Pelham, Human Resources, 3111 Cummings St., Pelham, AL 35124.
The final date to apply is January 2, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
The City of Pelham does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy), color, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected status. We base our hiring decisions on a variety of factors, including skills and ability to perform the job, prior employment experience, employment references as to character and willingness to work, willingness to accept the offered salary and personal interviews. The City of Pelham is an equal-opportunity employer.