Zoning Official/ Sr. Zoning Official

Zoning Official/ Sr. Zoning Official

Salary

$54,121.00 - $70,357.00 Annually

Location

Community Development, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09590

Department

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Opening Date

10/06/2026

Closing Date

11/5/2026 12:00 AM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
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Function

Your application will be considered for a Zoning Official / Sr. Zoning Official.

Zoning Official Salary Range - ($54,121 - $70,357)

Sr. Zoning Official Salary Range($56,555 - $73,522)

A career about community-Are you a professional with experience in zoning? Do you have an interest in local government? Do you value integrity, trust, respect, accountability, creativity, collaboration?

If you answered "yes" then the City of Hampton has an opportunity for you! Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits.

If you embody the following attributes, consider joining our dynamic Community Development Department:

• Detailed, yet creative problem-solver
• Thrives in a fast paced work environment
• Versatile and enthusiastic team player
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service
• Effective oral and written communicator

YOU will perform most aspects of the day-to-day zoning administration functions related to zoning determinations, appeals, development review, as well as providing staff support to the Board of Zoning Appeals under the supervision of the Zoning Administrator/Deputy Zoning Administrator and the Planning and Zoning Administration Division Manager.

You will work closely with the City Attorneys Office to ensure the Citys zoning ordinance is kept legally current and collaborate with appropriate staff to ensure that the ordinance is aligned with current public policy.

Zoning Official Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Planning, Public or Governmental Administration or a related field of study.
• Requires a minimum of one (1) year direct work experience in any of the following areas: regulatory, plan review, quality assurance, architecture, engineering, drafting, construction or legal environment.
• Experience in municipal government preferred.
• Customer service experience requiring the resolution of challenging customer issues preferred.
• Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and/or certification as a Zoning Official by the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials (VAZO) is preferred.
• Knowledge of zoning laws and related ordinances; knowledge of legal procedures as they relate to the enforcement and administration of the Zoning Ordinance and related ordinances.
• Requires advanced project management skills to include skill in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, construction documents and specifications, site plans, property plats, property deeds, easement agreements and environmental studies and reports.
• Any combination of successful education and experience that confers equivalent knowledge and ability may serve to satisfy this requirement.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to an offer of employment or promotion.
• Requires considerable fieldwork with the use of a city owned vehicle and attendance at meetings generally held after normal working hours.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to establish and maintain exceptional customer service while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency in a timely manner; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relations with co-workers and internal and external customers; ability to foster effective public relations and work effectively with diverse groups.\
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergencies or at the direction of the City Manager, which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Examples of Work

Sr. Zoning Official Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Planning, Public or Governmental Administration or a related field of study.
• Certification by American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and/or certification as a Zoning Official by the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials (VAZO) is preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years working in a municipal government environment with planning, zoning, flood, or environmental regulation experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience as a practitioner in development review, drafting ordinance amendments, or interpreting ordinances.
• Thorough knowledge of zoning laws and related ordinances; knowledge of legal procedures as they relate to the enforcement and administration of the Zoning Ordinance and related ordinances.
• Requires advanced project management skills to include skill in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, construction documents and specifications, site plans, property plats, property deeds, easement agreements and environmental studies and reports.
• Good proficiency in the operation of a personal computer; familiarity with one or more specialized automated systems used in regulation of land use, development and code enforcement.
• An acceptable combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements above.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to an offer of employment or promotion

Additional Requirements

• Requires considerable fieldwork with the use of a city owned vehicle and attendance at meetings generally held after normal working hours.
• Ability to establish and maintain exceptional customer service while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency in a timely manner; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relations with co-workers and internal and external customers; ability to foster effective public relations and work effectively with diverse groups.
• Ability to prepare written correspondence and reports of a complex nature; ability to explain and interpret complex policies, standards and regulations; ability to investigate and respond to complaints; ability to make decisions and determinations which require a high level of initiative and independent judgment.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergencies or at the direction of the City Manager, which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Plans
• EAP Provider: ComPsych
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Chubb Term Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• The retirement plan is offered through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS1-888-827-3847) and is a defined benefit pension plan. For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is Securian Financial.

• Mission Square Retirement plans 457, Roth IRA, Roth 457 plans are offered through Mission Square Retirement(1-800-669-7400). For more information, visit Mission Square.

• Medical / Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family contact CompPysch at 1-877-327-2872 or see the Guidance Resources Website.

01

Which of the following reflects your highest level of education in Planning, Public or Governmental Administration or a related field of study?

• Ged / High School Diploma
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or Higher

02

Which of the following best represents your years of direct work experience working in a municipal government environment with planning, zoning, flood, or environmental regulation experience? Your application must indicate where you gained this specific work experience from.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 -2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

03

Which of the following best represents your years of experience as a practitioner in development review, drafting ordinance amendments, or interpreting ordinances?

• No experience
• 1 year
• 2 - 3 years
• 4 or more yesrs

04

Which of the options below best describes your level of project management skills to include skill in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, construction documents and specifications, site plans, property plats, property deeds, easement agreements and environmental studies and reports?

• Basic
• Moderate
• Advanced

05

Do you currently possess either of the following certifications? Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Certification as a Zoning Official by the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials (VAZO)

• Yes
• No

06

I understand that a background check related to this position is required prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

07

This position requires that you possess a valid drivers license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hamptons criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

08

I understand that this position may require considerable fieldwork with the use of a city owned vehicle and attendance at meetings generally held after normal working hours.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr