Zoning Inspector

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.
A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and MCCP Board Rules & Regulations

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason the classification exists is to enforce the City
of Montgomery Zoning Ordinances. The work responsibilities include inspecting zoning
projects to enforce compliance with city zoning; investigating complaints
regarding the Zoning Ordinance; and communicating inspection results to persons
of interest for the purpose of providing information. �Other
duties include inspecting residential and commercial structures and lots for
compliance with ordinances and related regulations and requirements, enforcing
the City of Montgomery codes and ordinances pertaining to deteriorated,
dilapidated and unsanitary conditions, the accumulation of litter, junk, trash,
stagnant water, and abandoned vehicles on residential lots hazardous to the
public's health and safety. Work requires discretion and judgment in the
application of applicable zoning codes and ordinances. General direction is
received from the Land Use
Controls Administrator and Assistant Land Use Controls Administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

High
School Diploma or G.E.D. and two (2) years of experience in urban planning, zoning,
architecture, and/or land use planning.

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NOTE:� Qualifying education, training and experience
that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job
will be considered.

Special Requirements

Must
have and maintain a valid Alabama driver's license and insurable driving record
as needed to operate a City vehicle in the inspections of properties.� Must obtain an International Code Council
(ICC) Zoning Inspector Certification within the first year of employment.

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.�The
current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Planning Department, Land Use
Division.� Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection procedure will be administered to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted.

Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

Additional Information

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.
DRUG TEST:�Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).
BACKGROUND CHECK:�Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Personnel Department reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.
I9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
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