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Town of West Hartford Zoning Enforcement Officer in West Hartford, Connecticut
The Town of West Hartford Announces an Open Competitive Examination For the Position of**
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Zoning Enforcement Officer
Application Deadline:Salary Range Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 4:30p.m. $79,242 - $97,915 Tentative Agreement signed with union. Contract to be finalized.
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ELECTRONICALLY
Job Results:
To perform technical work in the inspection of projects and complaints with regard to zoning. Work involves the interpretation, equitable enforcement and application of the Zoning Ordinance. Responsible for the administrative and technical review of all private and municipal projects with respect to the Zoning Ordinance. Responsible for receipt, recording and resolution of all complaints concerning zoning matters. Work is subject to general supervision of the Town Planner and is carried on with considerable independence and initiative although it is subject to review by analysis of reports and inspection.
Work Environment:
Work involves field and office review of sites and plans for conformance with zoning code requirements. More than half of this positions duties will be performed outside of the office and may result in exposure to adverse weather conditions. May attend meetings and perform work duties outside of normal workday and workweek schedule.
Essential Job Functions:
- Conducts and is responsible for the review of all private and governmental plans and projects as they may relate to applicable zoning ordinance.
- Conducts field inspections as needed to determine compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
- Conducts inspections of all Special Development Districts and to determine continued compliance with Zoning and Town Council imposed conditions.
- Conducts inspections as required by the Town Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals for the compliance with condition of approvals.
- Inspects and reports to the Supervisor of Inspections that provisions of the Zoning Ordinance have been met for each application for a Certificate of Zoning Compliance.
- Serves as Clerk and administrative staff to the Zoning Board of Appeals
- Uses constable powers to enforce the Zoning Ordinance.
- Extensive contact with the general public and attorneys, engineers, architects, land surveyors, etc., to interpret, answer and advise on matters related to the Zoning Ordinance.
- Prepares reports of violations and complaints and pursues them to resolution; attends meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals and other Federal, State or Local agencies; and performs related work as required.
- Coordinates monthly code enforcement meetings.
- Works closely with the Office of the Corporation Counsel relative to litigation and enforcement issues.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal planning and zoning.
Ability to establish and maintain effective w