Zoning / Code Enforcement Officer – Macungie Borough

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Position: Zoning / Code Enforcement Officer

Type of Position: Part-time

Salary/Pay Rate: DOQ

POSITION SUMMARY

The Zoning/Codes Enforcement Officer is responsible for the efficient and effective enforcement of the Borough Zoning Ordinance and other ordinances/regulations adopted by Borough Council. In the capacity of Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer, this employee’s prime responsibility is the administration and enforcement of the Borough Zoning Ordinance and other Borough Code ordinances. This assignment calls for independent and evaluative thinking. Work is carried out in accordance with established codes, ordinances and regulations. Responsibilities include visiting locations where violations are suspected, obtaining proof of the violation and identifying the person(s) responsible for the violation..

Key Responsibilities

• Receives and handles all matters concerning the Borough’s ordinances pertaining to zoning, subdivision, planning and general property code enforcement; handles citizen complaints relating to zoning, subdivision, planning and general code ordinances.
  
• Issues Zoning Permits.
  
• May use resources of the Borough office staff to maintain Zoning Hearing Board’s records and decisions; places required legal notices in newspapers; receives and disperses all correspondence of the Board.
  
• Prepares all cases cited to appear before the Board; enforces all decisions of the Board.
  
• Enforces all Subdivision Regulations developed by the Borough; serves as Secretary to the Zoning Hearing Board; schedules appearances before the Board.
  
• Performs related work as required.
  
• Act as administrator for the Planning Commission, prepare reports on subdivision and land development applications, prepare agendas and keep track of review time lines

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and interpret borough codes, ordinance and regulations.
  Ability to read, analyze and interpret government regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues, clients, vendors and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to compose reports and clear yet thorough explanations for correspondence and notices.
• Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts and evidence.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and blueprints.
• Ability to testify as a witness, presenting evidence clearly and calmly, and responding calmly and appropriately to intensive cross-questioning.
• Ability to analyze planning and zoning problems. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to measure areas and distances using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Ability to plan, organize and carry out complex tasks with limited direction or supervision.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact with officials, colleagues and the public, particularly with regard to answering questions and proper disposition of problems.