Zoning Inspector, Property Maintenance Official, and Floodplain Administrator

Job Summary:

Under general supervision of the Village Administrator, the position is responsible for zoning, property maintenance, development and subdivision planning and floodplain administration. Duties include, but are not limited to, addressing public inquiries and concerns; administering floodplain regulations; conducts short- and long-term planning; works with the Village Zoning and Planning commission; administers and enforces zoning, property maintenance, development plans, and floodplain regulations.

Essential Functions:

o Liaison with developers, builders, and property owners managing development inquiries, annexations, development agreements, pre-construction meetings, infrastructure acceptance, etc.

o Responsible for updating the Village zoning code, ensuring zoning compliance, comprehensive land use planning, development standards and processes, etc.

o Serves as Chief Building Official for the Village

o Manages all appropriate zoning and building applications, forms, fees, and procedures.

o Conducts inspections and investigates and follows up on complaints.

o Issues certificates of temporary and final zoning compliance.

o Conducts zoning and property maintenance violation inspections and follows up on compliance.

o Liaison with Zoning and Planning Commission; and organizes and attends Zoning and Planning Commission meetings.

o Develops Zoning Code, Land Use Plan, Subdivision Code, and Property Maintenance Code revisions.

o Manages and maintains the currency of the villages comprehensive plan. Serves as Village’s alternate representative on Delaware County Regional Planning Commission.

o Works with developers and landowners regarding annexation, development, and zoning issues.

o Knowledgeable of federal floodplain administration regulations and floodplain locations within the municipal boundaries.

o Liaison with external entities such as Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), Delaware County Health Department, Delaware Soil and Water Conservation District, the City of Columbus, and appropriate agencies, vendors, and contractors.

o Works with the public on floodplain concerns and adherence to floodplain regulations.

o Liaison with Council and Planning and Zoning Commission and external entities as needed

Working Conditions / Psychomotor Requirements:

o General office environment.

o Field inspection work.

o Occasional evening meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

o Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study (planning, public administration, AICP, environmental science, etc.).

o Or any equivalent combination of experience, training licensure or certification, and/or education.

Experience

o Relevant work experience demonstrating responsibility for zoning and planning and property maintenance is preferred.

o Proven history working in a demanding environment balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.

Knowledge/Skills:

o Should possess basic understanding of the operations of various local, county, state, and federal agencies and be competent to serve as a liaison with these as well as the public and other vendors.

o Needs a thorough knowledge of planning, zoning, and development planning concepts and the ability to manage zoning, planning, and property code enforcement.

Abilities:

o Ability to function independently and be self-directed. Use of independent judgment, discretion and initiative required.

o Critical thinking and analysis abilities necessary for project direction, development, and completion.

o Must be able to relate well to the public and work cooperatively and flexibly as a team member in a multi-person, busy office environment.

o Technical Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, e-mail, Use of digital camera, personal computer, and peripheral equipment (printers, scanners, copier, fax, etc.) required also.

o Read and comprehend sophisticated blueprints and plans.

This position description is intended to outline the significant job duties and requirements of this position. This document may not contain all the duties/tasks currently performed nor anticipated to be performed by this position within the scope of its classification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Galena, OH 43021 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Galena, OH 43021: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Galena, OH 43021