Zoning Enforcement Officer

Central Keystone Council of Governments, Lewisburg, PA – Full-time position posted on July 14, 2026.

About the role

Specialized technical work in the enforcement of zoning and other land use codes. Responsibilities include providing zoning information, conducting field inspections for code compliance, issuing citations, researching property legal information, and testifying at hearings. The officer also handles storm water management, special flood hazard areas, and nuisance abatement.

Responsibilities

• Answer inquiries from architects, attorneys, real estate personnel, building contractors, and the general public regarding land usage, zoning codes, and related ordinances.
• Review and approve or disapprove all Zoning Use Permits.
• Perform zoning permit inspections, based on approved plans, to ensure compliance with zoning codes and regulations.
• Perform land use and zoning inspections under respective municipal zoning codes.
• Research and review legal descriptions, plat restrictions, and property ownership information.
• Conduct field investigations to determine compliance of properties with codes and issue notices of violation or citations for non-compliance.
• Testify at hearings regarding notices of violation or citations issued to code violators.
• Attend monthly township/municipal meetings after normal business hours on a regular basis.
• Maintain official records of all business and activities, including complaints of violation(s) along with photographs of the violation and the action taken.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports to municipal elected officials and the municipal planning commission.
• Advertise public hearings related to zoning use applications.
• Issue permits for special exception uses, conditional uses, and/or variances after applications have been approved in writing by the Zoning Hearing Board or the elected body of the municipality.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with employer match
• Health insurance
• Vision and dental coverage
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Several Aflac or Colonial Life plans
• Company vehicle provided
• Vacation, sick, and personal days upon completion of probationary period

Schedule

• 35-hour work week, Monday through Friday
• Evening meetings required