Code Compliance Officer (CD)

Salary: $45,676.00 - $66,000.00 Annually
Location : Hanover, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 202500060
Department: Planning Department
Opening Date: 02/25/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
General Description: This is a professional, technical position. The incumbent performs routine and complex tasks to ensure compliance with zoning ordinances and requirements.
Organization: The Code Compliance Officer position is part of Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Code Compliance Officer has four (4) levels ranging from Code Compliance Officer 1 to Code Compliance Officer-Sr. The Code Compliance Officer reports to the Zoning Administrator and supervises no staff.
Essential Functions:

• Gathers, selects compiles, and analyzes data pertaining to zoning enforcement activities.
• Conducts field inspections.
• Investigates zoning complaints and attempts to resolve violations.
• Responds to inquiries related to planning/zoning problems and procedures.
• Prepares notices of violation and obtains summonses for court action on violations.
• Assists the public with applications and information concerning all developmental ordinances.
• Reviews the plans and applications for Building Permits.
• Maintains records concerning Building Permits, and related matters.
• Prepares for and testifies in court
• Prepares staff reports for Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA).
• Performs related work as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Hazards

• None Known

Environment

• Office -50%
• Field - 50%

May be exposed to adverse weather

Physical Effort

• Moderate

Exempt or Non-exempt

• Non-exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required thorough knowledge of the principals and practices of urban and regional planning. Strong listening and interactive skills required. Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information and to prepare technical reports, required. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to handle difficult customer interactions. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County officials, employees and general public is required.
Education, Experience and Training: High school diploma or equivalent required (associates or bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field preferred) with at least one (1) year's experience required - OR - Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Additional education and/or experience may be required depending on the level of the career ladder.
Special Conditions:

• Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License
• Twelve-month probationary period
• Work beyond normal work schedule

Revision Date: September 2014
SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Hanover County is proud to provide our employees with the following comprehensive benefits package. Hanover provides a benefit package that provides for you in times of need, they offer an ongoing level of financial security, peace-of-mind, and healthy work-life balance. This is part of our goal to make Hanover County an attractive place to work. To see exactly what you will find with our offerings, click the link below:This is an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail. The Pamunkey Regional Jail and Library share some of the County benefits, please visit their website for more details.
01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02

How many years of related experience do you have?

• None
• 1-2 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 5 or More Years

03

Are you available to work occasionally on Saturdays and/or Sundays?

• Yes
• No

04

Why are you interested in this position?
05

Describe, in detail, your experience in urban and regional planning.
Required Question