Performs professional work enforcing the Town Codes, including the Zoning, Subdivision, Nuisance, Stormwater, and other code issues as assigned. Performs site compliance inspections for development and redevelopment sites. Works extensively with citizens, developers, and business owners to resolve situations of non-compliance with adopted regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

• Receives complaints, investigates alleged violations and enforces the zoning ordinance, sign regulations, subdivision regulations, stormwater regulations, and other Town ordinances in accord with procedures prescribed by law.
• Inspects construction sites for compliance with approved site plans and subdivision plats, as needed.
• Inspects for compliance with special use permits conditions and rezoning proffers.
• Issues Notices of Violations and similar correspondence to attain compliance with adopted regulations.
• Recommends legal action to enforce Town Ordinances, prepares case chronologies and presents evidence in court as required.
• Maintains case files of complaints, violations and inspections and prepares monthly and yearly reports.
• Assist Assistant Planning and Zoning Director and Associate/Principal Planner as assigned task as needed.
• Proficient in our permitting systems: Microsoft Access, iWorq, and Cityworks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and the ability to conduct property research using various search engines (e.g. Google) and mapping programs.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY

• Professional knowledge of Town Ordinances for Nuisance Zoning, Subdivision, stormwater illicit discharge, and other land development regulations.
• Professional knowledge of Town and Roanoke County legal procedures as related to the enforcement of laws and ordinances preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, business owners, building contractors, surveyors, engineers, Town and Roanoke County Officials, and the public.
• Ability to enforce Town regulations with firmness, tack and impartiality.