Zoning and Environmental Officer

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Opening Date 06/09/2026 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions Job Description Performs intermediate technical work in the enforcement of zoning, solid waste and related codes, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Chief Zoning and Environmental Officer. Our core values—Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty —are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve. Position Responsibilities Reviews residential, commercial, industrial and public facilities for compliance with zoning codes. Utilizes GPS technology to capture building footprint locations for incorporation into the County's GIS system. Receives inspection requests and answers code related questions. Enforces state statutes and county ordinances regarding the environment, including, but not limited to, solid waste, illegal dumping, junk/abandoned vehicles, and nuisances. Creates and maintains all necessary reports, records and correspondence pertaining to minimum housing inspections and corrective actions. Assists with maintaining/updating the County's Minimum Housing Ordinance. Serves as staff liaison for the Minimum Housing Board of Appeals. Meets and corresponds with home owners, rental agencies, tenants, contractors, etc., to advise them of code changes and best practices. Investigates citizen complaints regarding code violations and nuisances. Issues warnings, official notices and citations as necessary to obtain compliance. Prepares cases and testifies in court, obtains court orders to abate violation. Reviews applications, inspects, and issues permits for development in the Area for Environmental Concerns. Inspects and issues CAMA Exemptions. Assists with public outreach efforts such as citizen committees and volunteer environmental protection action groups. Provides assistance in ensuring timely and appropriate review of environmental concerns by outside agencies. Prepares and submits required reports to appropriate state offices. Prepares and maintains files and records. Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer. Performs related tasks as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications General knowledge of various zoning and environmental codes; ability to read and interpret maps, site plans and designs to ensure compliance with appropriate ordinances and codes; ability to prepare factual reports and present same to appropriate board or commission; ability to use GPS technology; ability to operate standard office equipment including a personal computer and applicable office productivity software; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, public officials, associates and the general public; ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality.

Physical Requirements:

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to extreme cold (non-weather) and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather); work is generally in a very quiet location (e.g. park trail, storage or file room). Education, Experience, and Special Requirements High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in code enforcement or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

Must attend required CAMA courses from the State of North Carolina CAMA Office within 12 months of employment. Must successfully complete Certified Zoning Officer course from the North Carolina School of Government within 2 years of hire. Valid Driver's License Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations. If applicable, your final transcript showing the date your degree was awarded and/or any required certificates or licenses listed in the application must be uploaded with your application, even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application. Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including: Health Insurance Health Insurance is provided by Cigna and covers a wide variety of healthcare services. Dental Insurance Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults. Vision Insurance Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam. North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit. NC401k The County contributes 1% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%. Vacation Leave Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases. Sick Leave Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year. Paid Holidays County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary. ComPsych Mental Health Services The County provides Mental Health and Life Services through ComPsych to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as counseling, crisis support, work-life resources, legal and financial consultations, and organizational support tools. Supplemental Benefits County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans. For more information, please visit http://www.onslowcountync.gov//HR and click on the Benefits tab. 01 Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate None of the above 02 This position requires CAMA training provided by the State of North Carolina within 12 months of hire. Are you willing and able to attend courses to meet this requirement which may require travel to other locations or training sites outside of the county? Yes No 03 Do you possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 04 How many years of experience do you have in code enforcement and environmental planning processes and regulations? none 6 months or less 6 months to 2 years 2 years to 5 years 5 years or more 05 Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation? Yes No 06 Onslow County's Core Values are REACH (Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, Honesty). Which value resonates most with you and why? How would you exemplify this value in your position? Required Question Employer Onslow County Address 234 Northwest Corridor Boulevard Jacksonville, North Carolina, 28540 Phone 910-347-7600 Website http://www.onslowcountync.gov Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Job Opportunities Account Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Accessibility Statement Privacy Settings Copyright © 2026 Do not sell my personal information × For California residents, and to the extent NEOGOV sells your personal information as the term "sell" is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information by us to third parties at any time. This setting only applies to registered account holders that have opted-in for an Access Membership. 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