Senior Design & Rehab Consultant Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4638720) Apply  Senior Design & Rehab Consultant Salary $59,393.00 - $68,302.00 Annually Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 12422 Department City Planning Division Planning Opening Date 12/06/2024 Closing Date 12/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents. The Department of City Planning ensures the highest quality of life for present and future generations by providing excellent planning and enforcement services emphasizing the development of safe, healthy and fun communities where people choose to live, work and play. Coordinates the architectural design review process for narrow/nonstandard single-family lots – reviewing proposals for compatibility with zoning requirements and adopted pattern or plan books, issuing and tracking zoning approvals, and performing site inspections for compliance with approved plans. Provides information and assistance as requested. Essential Functions + Works with developers, builders, architects, and/or property owners to review narrow/nonstandard single-family development proposals for compatibility with zoning requirements and adopted pattern or plan books. + Issues zoning approvals for narrow/nonstandard single-family building permits and tracks projects through the building permit approval process, coordinating with permit review staff where appropriate. + Performs site inspections to ensure compliance with approved architectural plans and zoning requirements, coordinating with building inspection staff where appropriate. + As needed, enforces zoning requirements by conducting field investigations in response to complaints, surveying the area for additional violations, and issuing violation notices. + Provides assistance to the general public by receiving zoning violation complaints, forwarding information to enforcement officers for investigation, and explaining regulations and proper compliance procedures. + Performs additional zoning and/or permit reviews and/or inspections as needed. Education/Experience Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Required: + Three years of experience developing or reviewing architectural or building plans interpreting zoning ordinances and conducting field inspections. + Bachelor’s degree in architecture, planning, building construction, or similar field preferred. + Educational experience may be substituted for work experience. Zoning enforcement experience preferred. Additional Information & Requirements + Valid Driver's License is required. + Ability to receive Special Police Commission within 60 days of hire and Certified Zoning Administrator or Official (CZA or CZO) certification within 18 months of employment strongly preferred. Work Schedule: + 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM with occasional weekend and evening inspections required. Signing Bonus: + This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus. + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." 03 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. + High School Diploma/GED + Some College (6 months or more) + Vocational/Technical Degree + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree or higher 04 Do you have a bachelor's degree in architecture, planning, building construction, or a similar field? + Yes + No 05 How many years of experience do you have interpreting zoning ordinances, developing or reviewing architectural or building plans? + Less than 3 years + 3-4 years + 5 or more years 06 Please describe your experience in interpreting zoning ordinances and developing or reviewing architectural or building plans. 07 How many years of experience do you possess in zoning inspections, code enforcement or related work? + Less than 3 years + 3-4 years + 5 years or more 08 Please describe your experience in zoning inspections, code enforcement, and other related work. 09 Do you have any certifications relevant to zoning, building inspections, or other related fields? If so, please list your certifications. If no, put n/a. 10 Do you have a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 11 Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment. 12 Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this? + Yes + No 13 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 14 Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required) + I am not a Veteran + I am a Veteran + I am a Disabled Veteran Required Question Agency City of Norfolk Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email