Penny Sams

• Conducts investigations regarding zoning, nuisance ordinance, and other public nuisance code violations of the Code filed with our office from citizens, administration, and/or county commissioners
• Aid in the permitting process, and related functions to the property owners pertaining to the violations
• Maintain and create written records of inspections, including code violations cited, date of inspection and appropriate action taken utilizing Microsoft Access software
• Research legal ownership information utilizing Online GIS and Land Records Website for community
• Communicates with citizens regarding zoning complaints and code violations
• Attends public meetings; prepares agenda and presents it to the audience

Wrote zoning verification letters and provided interpretations for zoning and land development
standards. Determined compliance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and
completeness of planning applications. Notified applicant if the proposed use is not in
compliance with ordinance standards and assists with an appropriate alternative procedure,
appeals, or any other administrative remedies necessary to attain compliance. Conducted
technical reviews, site inspections, and responded to staff and citizen requests regarding zoning ordinances and nuisance violations. Made staff reports and presentations as appropriate to the board on specific project proposals such as, but not limited to, rezoning applications, special
use permit applications, zoning amendments, variances, and appeals.

Conducted investigations regarding local codes reported to our office by citizens, or
administration. Patrolled and identified ordinance violations and determining effective methods
to resolve violations. Notified property owners of violations and recommending corrective
actions. Enforced all local codes regarding discipline. Provided aid in the permit process, and
related functions to the property owners pertaining to the violations. Maintained written records. Researched legal ownership information utilizing Online GIS and Land Records Website.
Attended public meetings; prepared and made public presentations.

Conducted investigations regarding zoning, nuisance ordinance, and other public nuisance code violations of the Code filed with our office from citizens, administration, and/or county
commissioners. Patrolled the County to identify ordinance violations and determine effective
method to resolve violations. Aided in the permitting process, and related functions to the
property owners pertaining to the violations. Maintained and created written records of
inspections, including code violations cited, date of inspection and appropriate action taken
utilizing Microsoft Access software. Researched legal ownership information utilizing Online GIS
and Land Records Website for community. Communicated with citizens regarding zoning
complaints and code violations. Attended public meetings; prepared agenda and presented it to
the audience.

• Processed, inspected, and fed inmates
• Provided patrol of lock down area
• Received and processed inmates into custody of institutions, searches, and their property
• Aided detention medical staff (provide medications)
• Provided transportation of inmates to and from criminal court

Provide supervision to eight (8) staff members. Processed payments and made daily deposits.
Maintained all equipment and vehicles. Enforced parking permits and designated parking
spaces. Attended all training and conferences. Provided security for City parking deck
structures. Hired and trained. Maintain accurate records and warnings and citations. Prepared
reports on Parking fines and meter collections.

• Performed investigations into complaints of neglect/cruelty to animals
• Enforced state and local animal control ordinances
• Captured stray and uncontrolled domestic animals, livestock, and wildlife in a humane safe manner
• Prepared reports, warrants, and testified in court
• Collected evidence
• Assisted Law Enforcement with animals
• Obtained search warrants and administration warrants
• Transported animals to the nature center or a rehabilitation center
• Maintained a clean and sterile vehicle (disease free)
• Transported sick and injured animals to the local veterinarian office
• Captured loose animals
• Inspected pet stores to ensure healthy animals (disease free)
• Educated citizens about the importance of the spay/neuter program
• Provided rental of animal traps
• Counseled prospective pet parents for new adoptions
• Released animals that were under quarantine