JOB POSTING

Position:                  Zoning Official
Department:           Inspection
Status:                     Permanent
Posting Date:          9/13/07
Closing Date:          Until Filled

DUTIES: The Zoning Official works at the direction of the Inspection/Zoning Administrator and assists the Administrator in the fulfillment of his/her duties.  The Zoning Official enforces the provisions of the Pine Bluff Zoning Ordinance on a day-to-day basis, issues city ordinance and code violations and conducts follow-up inspections to ensure that corrective action has been taken and investigates complaints of possible code and ordinance violations.  The Zoning Official also conducts routine inspections of businesses to ensure compliance with local codes, ordinances and licenses, documents ordinance violations by collecting evidence, preparing case files, and uses investigative and documentation equipment and testifies in court regarding ordinance and code violations.  The Zoning Official responds to telephone inquires from the general public related to code interpretation and enforcement, investigates and addresses citizen concerns and complaints, maintains files of inspections, re-inspections, notes and required reports, removes garage sale signs and advertisements from utility poles or City right-of-ways and performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:   All applicants must have at least an Associate’s Degree and four years of directly related experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants should apply at City Hall, Room 104, Department of Human Resources by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.