Permit Coordinator - West Chester, United States - WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP

Description

Description
As the Permit Coordinator the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists codes department personnel in fielding inquiries relating to construction and permitting;
• Assists codes department personnel in ensuring that applicants understand the permitting and inspection process;
• Maintains current and accurate electronic and paper records in an orderly fashion so that information is easy for others to locate.
• Prepares a variety of reports to summarize department activity.
• The individual in this position may also provide additional assistance to the Township's Zoning Officer as follows:
• Provides guidance with regards to zoning code inquiries (i.e., area and bulk standards, signs, and property maintenance code).
• Drafting correction letters, notices of violations, and stop work orders.
• Performing inspections and collecting data to support codes enforcement activities if necessary (e.g., abandoned vehicles, weeds/high grass, signs)

The position will report to the Director of Code Enforcement.


Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals)
• Knowledge of standard office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, copier, fax).
• Valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in local government, knowledge of Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Code (MPC), Zoning Ordinances, and the Property Maintenance Code.
• Experience in the principles and practices of municipal planning, zoning, construction, and land use.

Salary range:

The anticipated salary range is $51,000 - $60,000 with excellent benefits. Actual salary to be based on experience and qualifications.


How to Apply:


Pay:
$51, $60,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work setting:

• Inperson
• Office

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (required)

Ability to Commute:

• West Chester, PA required)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Chester, PA 19380: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person