Municipal Zoning Officer - Nazareth, United States - Plainfield Township Municipal

Description

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a full-time Municipal Zoning Officer.

As a Municipal Zoning Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with zoning regulations and ordinances within our municipality.

Responsibilities Include:

• Research and analyze zoning regulations, land use plans, and environmental laws
• Advise the Planning Commission on Township zoning issues & attend monthly evening PC meetings when necessary

*Prepare reports and presentations on zoning issues for Board of Supervisor meetings

• Inspect and issue Notices of Violation for zoning offenses
• Utilize software such as SmartGov and GIS for permit tracking and data analysis purposes

Required
Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year as a municipal zoning officer
• Minimum 5 years experience with the PA Municipalities Planning Code, strong knowledge of zoning regulations, land use planning principles, and environmental laws
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• High degree of independent judgement and the ability to work effectively with elected officials, coworkers and the public.
• Team player work ethic
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word)
• Clean driving record, background check and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or related field
• Proficiency in GIS
• SmartGov experience a plus

Applicant must be willing to attend evening meetings as needed for performance of duties. This is a salaried position and regular business hours are Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.

We offer competitive pay based on experience and qualifications, up to $83,000/year


Benefits include:

• Professional development opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Pension with 6% Township contribution
• Health/ dental/ vision insurance
• 90% Township paid
• Short Term & Long Term Disability, AD&D, and Life insurances
• 100% Township paid

Pay:
$83,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work setting:

• Inperson
• Office

Ability to Relocate:

• Nazareth, PA: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person