Lycoming County Seeking a Zoning Officer

Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Planning & Community Development, the Zoning Officer is responsible for:

• Comprehensive and effective administration of Municipal Zoning Ordinances.
• Aids with County Zoning permits.
• The promotion of public understanding of the ordinance, the purposes and objectives of zoning, and the public interest justification for land use regulation.

Requirements

• Associates’ degree in Planning or related field or a combination of equivalent experience sufficient to perform duties listed above.
• Internship with a Planning Agency is desirable.
• Experience in zoning regulations is desirable.
• Knowledge of ESRI GIS is desirable.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and legal matters effectively and courteously with regulated or uninformed parties, plus public speaking, written, and graphics skills required.
• Capable of using a personal computer to perform the required database, spreadsheet, word processing and related functions.
• Current, valid Pennsylvania driver’s license with personal vehicle available for work related use required.
• Must submit to and pass a drug screening and background check per County policy.

Work Schedule and location

Full-time position in-person in Williamsport, PA
Monthly Zoning Hearing Board evening meetings, as needed

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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Benefits

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