Job Description:
ZONING OFFICER – BOROUGH OF HADDONFIELD, is seeking an individual for the full time position of Zoning Officer. Applications and job description available at http://www.haddonfieldnj.org/bid_rfp_requests_and_employement_opportunies/employment_opportunties.php or Borough of Haddonfield, 242 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033-0969. Applications must be either mailed to the address above or emailed to Louise Salvatore at lsalvatore@haddonfield-nj.gov to be received no later than 4/15/2024. EOE.
Salary Range: as of 4/1/24 – Starting salary of $1,008.07/week with annual step increases for
two years to $1,068.59/ week.
Benefits: State pension, contributory life insurance, medical, dental and prescription with
payroll deductions.
Schedule: Full time position based on 35 hour work week, Monday through Friday.
Work Location: Operates from Construction Office – Room 104.
Reports to: Construction Official
Duties:
- Perform duties of the Zoning Officer as dictated by the Municipal Land Use Law.
- Administer and enforce the zoning provisions of the Borough’s Land Development Ordinance and Zoning Map
- Issue zoning permits and interpret the zoning code.
- Review building permits and other applications for compliance with zoning ordinances.
- Examines working plans of proposed structures for compliance with state, county, and local zoning laws, ordinances, rules, and regulation.
- Review and approve/decline zoning permit applications in a timely manner.
- Ensure Engineer get plans and review them timely for all storm water regulations.
• Contact Engineer and/or Solicitor for zoning or land use advice.
• Communicate with applicants, complainants and violators.
• Consult with architects, owners, and contractors on compliance problems.
• Conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with zoning regulations and respond to complaints or allegations of non-compliance. Take necessary enforcement actions including written notifications, issuance of summons and possible testimony in court.
• Maintain computer permit logs for permits and applications.
• Assist in developing or reviewing easy to understand brochures for business and residents concerning requirements and procedure for various topics dealing with the Construction Office.
• Act as the direct point of contact for existing and prospective businesses to identify all Borough requirements for operating or opening a business and provide guidance and information.
• May assist in the promulgation of zoning regulations.
• Assist in preparing reports and other documents.
• Greet customers, hand out forms and answer office phones.
• Respond to information requests from the public, residents, government agencies and developers.
QUALIFICATIONS
- New Jersey Zoning Official Certificate preferred.
- Degree or training in Land Use Planning or comprehensive experience with or for a municipal or county planning agency or code enforcement experience required.
- Ability to analyze and interpret the zoning ordinance for compliance with zoning permit applications and requests.
- Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Ability to work with people under adverse conditions to remedy violations and achieve compliance with zoning regulations.
- Expertise and/or experience in computer applications, especially Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Excellent customer service, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to multitask.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with management, supervisors and coworkers with professionalism.
- Ability to understand survey, plot plans.
- Ability to quickly learn legal issues related to job.
- Excellent organization ability.
- Ability to work with others as a team and independently.
- Must have a valid NJ Driver’s License.
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