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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Regulation Inspector I - Planning and Zoning, Public Service & Zoning Administration

Ellicott City, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$55K/yr - $106K/yr

5+ years exp

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation and sustainability, consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work. The Regulation Inspector I role involves professional code enforcement work, requiring independent evaluation and management skills to ensure compliance with zoning regulations and codes.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Independently investigates and evaluates code compliance complaints and formulates appropriate action plans for enforcement activities

Manages assigned code enforcement cases to ensure timeliness relative to: the completion of site inspections; the issuance of appropriate Notice of Violations and Citations; the initiation of court proceedings for injunctive relief; the tracking of payment of fines; and case closure

Maintains code enforcement files, including case tracking software. (Comcate)

Assists the Office of Law in case preparation and testifies in District/Circuit Court for assigned cases

Assists customers with planning and zoning inquiries at the DPZ Front Counter, over the phone, and via email

Interacts extensively with the public in investigating zoning complaints

Attends Division meetings and provides status updates on code enforcement cases

Has the ability to read, understand, and interpret zoning regulations and implementation in accordance with the law

Qualification

Zoning regulation interpretationCode compliance investigationCase management skillsLocal governmentTechnical assistance skillsCustomer servicePublic interactionReport writingAnalytical skillsBasic algebraGeometryProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail