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McInnis lists this Zoning & Land Use Enforcement Officer opportunity in beacon falls, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Zoning & Land Use Enforcement OfficerThis position provides administrative, clerical, and enforcement support across the Land Use Office, Building Department, and Planning & Zoning Office. Responsibilities include scheduling, reporting, and using web-based applications; answering phones and assisting the public; clerking municipal commission meetings; processing building permits; and administering and enforcing the Town's zoning regulations. Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently with the public are essential.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain a log of all open applications, reporting needs, and follow-up with enforcement officersServe as the primary point of contact between applicants and the TownProvide support to the Land Use Commission during budget seasonProvide support to additional departments when requestedWork with Commission Chairs to ensure training for members when necessaryWork with Commission Chairs to set the annual meeting scheduleClerk municipal meetings, including preparing agendas and minutes for the Inland Wetlands & Watercourses and Planning & Zoning CommissionsDraft agendas for meetingsTake and transcribe minutes at meetingsPrepare electronic and hard copies of meeting materials for Commission membersTake and transcribe dictationSchedule appointments and conference roomsProofread memosDraft reports on civic needsRespond to correspondence at the direction of the ChairIssue public notificationsPrepare ordinances, resolutions, and proclamationsWork with Commission Chairs directly on agendas and correspondenceConduct research as neededUpdate and maintain the Commission websiteAssist the public with building permit applications and related inquiriesProcess construction plans, calculate fees, and issue permits after reviewMaintain permit logs and manage related documentationSupport Freedom of Information Act requests and prepare required reportsSchedule and assist Building Officials with inspectionsTogether with the Building Official and the Valley Health Officer, administer and enforce the Town's Blight OrdinanceWork under the direction of the Town's Planning and Zoning CommissionAdminister and enforce all Local, State, and Federal Zoning RegulationsInvestigate complaints of alleged violations, when in writing, with proper contact informationReview applications and plans for completeness and conformity, as time permitsMaintain accurate documentation, in the files, of all issues that come to the Zoning OfficeWork with Town, State, and Federal agencies to address zoning issues, including the Town Attorney, Building Inspector, Town Engineer, Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Inland Wetlands Commission, as well as any other entity as neededProvide the Planning and Zoning Commission with a Monthly Report at their regularly scheduled meetingsMaintain regular office hoursMeet with property owners and/or their agents to discuss issues and/or violations that need to be addressedPerform follow-up inspections to check for zoning conformityIssue appropriate paperwork, including but not limited to Certificates of Zoning Compliance, warnings, cease and desist orders, and blight violationsKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesA bachelor's degree in public administration, business, IT, or a related field (or equivalent prior work experience)Working knowledge of Town, State, and Federal zoning statutesAdvanced working knowledge of computers and Windows and Microsoft-related applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as any special programs or applications used by the TownConsiderable ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirementsConsiderable ability in oral and written communicationConsiderable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other agencies, the community, organizations, and citizen groupsGeneral knowledge of office procedures and techniques, including filing, records, composing routine and special correspondence and reports, and the reporting systemGeneral knowledge of the secretarial and clerical requirements of the Town Hall or other governmental office (preferred)Required QualificationsState Certification as a Zoning Enforcement Officer, or the ability to become State Certified within one (1) year of date of hire, and to maintain the State CertificationTools and Equipment Use: Computer, copy machine, fax machine, printers, calculators, and other standard office equipment.Physical Requirements / Physical Demands: The Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. This job requires extended periods of sitting, talking, listening, and using office equipment. The incumbent will occasionally need to walk between building levels, take stairs, use arms, hands, fingers, and eyes to operate office equipment, and lift or move items up to 10 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close focus for extended periods and the ability to adjust focus as needed. The work environment has typical office noise levels, generally quiet, with virtually no disagreeable features.Disclaimer: The duties listed above are examples and are not exhaustive. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is related, or a logical assignment or extension of the duties of this position. Related tasks may be assigned as needed. The Town of Beacon Falls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and may change, amend, revise, delete, or otherwise modify job requirements at any time.
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beacon falls, CT, 06403, US
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