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Applications can be dropped in our lockbox on the 9th floor near the front desk or emailed to hrrecruiting@stamfordct.gov


Current Openings

Zoning Enforcement Officer

  • Type:Full Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate:$113,518 - $145,603/ Annually
  • Posted Date:07/08/2024
  • Deadline to Apply:08/02/2024

DUTIES: Under the general direction of the Director of Operations or his/her designee, performs professional responsible work involving the administration and enforcement of the Zoning Regulations and oversees and directs the Land Use Inspectors. Reviews and issues zoning permits, oversees zoning approvals for building permit applications, investigates complaints of zoning violations, and conducts field inspections. As the Zoning Enforcement Officer, interprets, administers and enforces the zoning regulations according to State Statues and subdivision regulations established by the Land Use Boards as well as guidelines and the policies and procedures established by the Boards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Land Use Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering or other directly related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of land use regulation, planning or development, which shall include at least two (2) years of full time experience in the direct administration and/or enforcement of municipal planning and zoning regulations or an equivalent combination of training and experience as described above.

NOTE: A master’s degree in Land Use Planning or directly related field may substitute for one (1) year of the five years’ work experience requirement. Licensure as an architect or engineer by the State of Connecticut may substitute for one (1) year of the two (2) years of full-time experience in the direct administration and/or enforcement of municipal planning and zoning regulations.

SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT: Certified Zoning Enforcement Official certification (CZEO) certification within one year of appointment. Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle license to drive in the State of Connecticut.

SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: There will be no written examination. Candidates will be evaluated based on education, Knowledge & Experience. 

APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested candidates should submit a completed City of Stamford Employment Application and Supplement “24-30” to hrrecruiting@stamfordct.gov or mailed to 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, Connecticut 06904. Applications can be obtained at www.stamfordct.gov. This position is open until Friday, August 2, 2024.

For More Information and Application Packet, Please Click here.

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Applications

  • Application materials are available with each job listing to print, fill out at home and send in.
  • Applications/Resumes must be received by the Human Resources Division or postmarked on or before the last filing date to be considered.

Please do not complete the section of the application regarding criminal convictions or the applicant disclosure form (section b).

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The City of Stamford is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, The City will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Human Resources Division and request a Human Resources Generalist for the position to which he or she is or has applied at (203) 977-4070.

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