NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Deputy Zoning Administrator
Stafford County, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$77K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expStafford County is looking for an energetic, experienced, service-oriented professional to assist in the administration and enforcement of the County’s zoning ordinance and other land use related codes. The role involves supervising zoning services, overseeing plan reviews, and ensuring compliance with zoning regulations while coordinating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Supervises zoning services and code enforcement
Oversees the review of plans and applications for zoning permit compliance
Oversees compliance of proffers
Prepares and presents staff reports at BZA, Planning Commission, and Board of Supervisors meetings
Provides staff support to the BZA
Conducts pre-application meetings for applications to the BZA
Assists in the review of proposed proffered conditions for rezoning, administrative procedures for enforcement purposes, and with research for determinations and vesting issues, zoning verifications, nonconformities, and ordinance text amendments
Researches and prepares interpretations of proffers, determinations, vesting decisions, non-conformities, and lighting waivers
Reviews proffer implementation plans for development
Oversees the inspections and investigations of zoning cases to ensure compliance with pertinent laws and ordinances
Inspects sites for compliance with proffers and conditions of special use permits, special exceptions and variances and takes appropriate action to correct non-compliance
Reviews development plans (commercial and residential) for compliance with the zoning ordinance
Processes applications, ensures that all deadlines and notification procedures are met
Works with County Attorney for cases involving court action and testifies in court as needed
Conducts property deed research as needed
Conducts research to prepare zoning verifications
Assists the public with questions about zoning or related matters
Coordinates work with other departments and agencies
Prepares and maintains records and files
Performs related tasks as required
Qualification
Required
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Customer service skills
Public speaking skills
Ability to think 'outside the box'
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials, regulatory agencies, surveyors, engineers, architects, land use professionals, contractors, the public and County staff
Thorough knowledge of municipal ordinances governing zoning and related codes
General knowledge of proffer program administration
General knowledge of routine legal procedures as related to the enforcement of laws and ordinances
Ability to plan, organize, supervise and carry out complex research projects effectively
Ability to present the results of research effectively in oral, written and graphic form
Ability to supervise the work of technical supportive personnel
Ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality
A combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university, preferably with major coursework in planning or related field and 5 years of experience in professional planning work, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of planning and zoning principles and practices
Experience with planning and zoning, in a lead or supervisory capacity in a local government setting
Certification as a Zoning Official and Zoning Administrator through the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials, or equivalent
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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