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AuDarius Blackwood

Charlotte

Summary

Development Code Officer with over a decade of experience in Zoning and Planning administration, possessing a comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks across federal, state, and local levels. Responsible for overseeing the implementation of planning programs in Huntersville, ensuring technical assistance to stakeholders, and coordinating various office activities, including community engagement initiatives and project reviews. Demonstrated expertise in amending zoning ordinances to promote sustainable development and efficiently support the Board of Zoning Appeals in resolving complex land-use issues, and recognized for exceptional attention to detail, innovative problem-solving skills, and the ability to multitask effectively in fast-paced environments, while maintaining a collaborative approach with team members and the public.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Development Code Officer

Town of Huntsville
Huntersville
03.2019 - Current
  • Supervises Zoning services; oversees the reviews and approves residential/commercial plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances requiring independent judgment in applying these standards.
  • Works with the general public to answer development-related questions.
  • Supervises the review and approval for zoning permit applications for residential and commercial development.
  • Interprets, applies and enforces regulations relating to land use and development.
  • Manages Investigations and inspections of Zoning cases for compliance with applicable Zoning Ordinances, Subdivision Ordinances, and Code of Ordinances regulations.
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers.
  • Makes presentations to various boards related to code violations.
  • Pursues remedies to bring violations into compliance, including the issuance of fines.
  • Provides information and assistance to the public in obtaining proper permits.
  • Researches ownership information; prepares and mails necessary paperwork to achieve compliance; communicates with business and property owners and homeowner associations concerning violations.
  • Composes correspondence; prepares forms; maintains various spreadsheets; sets up and maintains files and records.
  • Assists the County with minimum housing, building, and non-residential development standards.

Commercial Plans Facilitator

Mecklenburg County
03.2016 - 03.2022
  • Independently perform a full range of municipal code enforcement and compliance duties.
  • Keeps smaller projects moving forward while ensuring that the large projects continue unimpeded.
  • Interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations related to zoning, nuisance abatement, and health and safety issues.
  • Assists the public with inquiries, problems, and questions on municipal code, zoning, and safety issues.
  • Coordinates a wide variety of projects, functions and/or program components.
  • Compiles data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. building codes, time sheets, calendars, expenditures/budget, etc.).
  • Coordinates office communications.
  • Schedules and performs field site inspections in the City to identify safety violations, housing, zoning, building, nuisance, and other municipal codes and statutes.
  • Maintains a wide variety of manual and electronic documents, files, and records (e.g. budget data, employee records, financial records, reports, Williams Act updates, etc.).
  • Maintains key inventories (e.g. staff, office, desk, file, substitutes' keys, etc.).
  • Monitors a wide variety of activities on behalf of assigned Administrator (e.g. program components, meeting arrangements, account balances, work order status, budget reports, etc.).
  • Oversees the work activities within the office for the purpose of organizing assignments, monitoring progress, and ensuring completion within established guidelines.
  • Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops, and/or trainings (e.g. faculty meetings, Department Head, SSC, IEP meetings, etc.).
  • Prepares a wide variety of reports, documents and correspondence of a confidential and non-confidential nature (e.g. letters, memorandums, meeting minutes, charts, operational procedures, etc.).
  • Presents information on administrative procedures (e.g. department/program policies, submission procedures, etc.) for the purpose of orienting new personnel and/or disseminating information to existing personnel.

Safety & Security Apprentice

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)
Charlotte
07.2014 - 03.2017
  • Promote CATS culture of safety.
  • Knowledge of FTA Safety Regulations (49 CFR 659, 49 CFR 673, 49 CFR 674) or Safety Management Systems (SMS).
  • Knowledge of North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Oversight roles and responsibilities.
  • Assists in developing and implementing safety plans, policies and procedures.
  • Conduct safety audits as required by CATS SSPP, SSP and NCDOT Program Standard.
  • Prepare audit reports, corrective action plans and document hazard in hazard tracking log.
  • Provide quality assurance oversight of plans, policies and procedures.
  • Review Workers' Compensation claims and assist with the early and safe return to work process to achieve zero lost time claims.
  • Conduct various risk assessments to identify potential safety hazards.
  • Develop and conduct safety training classes.
  • Monitor various safety performance measures.
  • Facilitate and document safety committee meetings.
  • Assist in writing and rewriting standard operating procedures.
  • Apply independent judgment and initiative in developing solutions to safety issues and concerns.
  • Assist in planning and conducting tabletop drills, exercises and special events.
  • Communicate safety and security communication effectively orally and in writing.
  • Pull video from buses/trains for the purpose of identifying a suspect, probable cause, or accident claims, file and document all information related to safety and security.
  • Attended Media Relations Training.
  • Attended Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) safety and security classes hosted by CATS. TSI Certificates are issued upon successful completion.
  • Log Accident/Incident reports, to determine trends and contributing factors.
  • Manage processes for protecting classified, proprietary, and sensitive information.
  • Assisted management in the annual inspection of workplaces to assure safe and healthful conditions for workers. Prepared appropriate notices for management to issue for abatement of any identified hazards.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration and Management, General

Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh, NC
01.2014

Skills

  • Project management and documentation
  • Field inspections and code enforcement
  • Conflict resolution and regulatory interpretation
  • Investigation leadership and management
  • Zoning compliance and construction safety

Awards

  • St-Augustine's University's Football Team
  • Saint Augustine's University Dean's List 10/2010 - 05/2014
  • Who's Who Among Students
  • All-Academic Team
  • Emergency Management Institute: AuDarius Blackwood, CZO

Certification

  • CZO

Timeline

Development Code Officer

Town of Huntsville
03.2019 - Current

Commercial Plans Facilitator

Mecklenburg County
03.2016 - 03.2022

Safety & Security Apprentice

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)
07.2014 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration and Management, General

Saint Augustine's University

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