Zoning Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Position Incumbent works under the direction of the Chief Building Inspector or designee, conducting plan reviews, ensuring code compliance, issuing permits, and performing building construction inspections. Essential Functions Review plans, specifications, and other data for proposed new construction, remodeling, and repair work meeting the minimum plan requirements of building codes and other applicable regulations. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.

Comply with Civil Service Rules, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment. Respond to questions from contractors, architects, engineers, property owners and the public. Conduct new construction inspections, remodeling, and repair work ensuring compliance with building and other applicable codes and regulations, and applicant submitted plans and specifications.

Schedule inspections, entering results into the electronic permit program. Identify and verify contractor certifications and/or licenses, issuing proper permits. Review permits, verify fees, maintain and distribute necessary information.

Perform condemnation inspections. Discuss plans with owners and contractors providing technical direction and assistance. Issue correction orders of defects in materials, workmanship, and violations of codes and regulations, notifying supervisor of continued violations.

Conduct follow up inspections ensuring compliance, documenting and notifying supervisor of continued violations. Work in coordination with the Planning and Zoning Coordinator, Planning and Zoning Assistant, and Chief Electrical Inspector. Review and update Permits/Inspections web pages.

Investigate code and regulation violation complaints. Conduct final inspections and coordinate with the Chief Electrical Inspector on the issuance of completion certificates. Perform reviews of County adopted codes and recommend updates.

Observe building sites and note compliance with Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and/or grading permit conditions, coordinating compliance issues with the Stormwater/Floodplain Supervisor. Prepare and maintain records and reports. Direct public inquiries regarding non-County jurisdictional matters to the appropriate jurisdiction.

Safely operate a motor vehicle when required to travel on County business. Report to work with regular, consistent attendance. Perform other duties as assigned and directed.

Education and Work Experience and Other Requirements High school graduation or equivalent required.* Two (2) years of building construction work, construction technology or construction management experience required.* Experience in building plan and design, structural building design, construction and inspections desired. Experience in a permits and inspection function desired. Certified Residential Inspector (ICC) or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire required

Certified Commercial Inspector (ICC) or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire required. Valid driver's license upon hire and maintained throughout employment required. Completion of a pre-employment criminal record check and conditional offer physical assessment and drug screen required.

*Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted for requirements on a year-for-year basis. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is generally performed in an office setting and at various outdoor locations. Noise level is usually moderate to loud. Work hours are typically standard day-shift hours; however, schedule may vary (e.g., days, hours, overtime/extra hours)

Work involves potential exposure to the weather and hazards associated with construction zones, temperature extremes, high humidity, adverse weather conditions, dirt, dust, allergens, dampness, wetness, loud noise and construction hazards. Work may be stressful when dealing with time constraints, multiple/changing priorities, limited resources and uncooperative/irate individuals. Work requires some physical activity, including extended periods of walking, standing, frequent reaching and occasional climbing, carrying, balancing, kneeling, crouching and bending.

Incumbent must have agility, balance and strength to maneuver over rough terrain, around various obstacles and to access property and construction sites on foot. Work also requires the ability to frequently lift/carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing and touch.

Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges. Incumbent must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers and other equipment.

Douglas County is an EOE - Disability/Veterans