Codes Official

About the role

Make a visible impact on public safety, responsible development, and neighborhood quality. Serve as the municipality’s designated technical authority, influence safe and thoughtful community development, and work directly with Borough leadership and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Administer Pennsylvania building, zoning, land-use, and property-maintenance requirements.
• Review plans, permit applications, proposed uses, and development projects.
• Conduct construction, occupancy, property, and complaint-based inspections.
• Issue permits, determinations, violation notices, and corrective orders.
• Support public meetings, hearings, appeals, and enforcement proceedings.
• Guide residents, contractors, developers, architects, and elected officials through complex requirements.

Requirements

• Current Pennsylvania Building Code Official credentials.
• Current CZO/ZCO certification or recognized equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Pennsylvania’s UCC and Municipalities Planning Code.
• Ability to interpret construction, architectural, engineering, and site plans.
• Sound judgment when handling sensitive or contested enforcement matters.