Zoning Researcher

About the role

Partner Engineering and Science, Inc., a leader in commercial real estate due diligence, is seeking a full-time Zoning Researcher. The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of zoning experience in an office environment and be highly organized, detailed, and self-managed.

Responsibilities

• Internet-based research of GIS Maps, online property files, and Zoning Ordinances
• Afford assistance in document collection via telephone, internet, email, and written copy
• Compose and/or draft correspondence
• Request property records with continued follow-up until project completion
• Perform data entry following prescribed or established formats
• Maintain databases, logs, and spreadsheets to manage workload
• Obtain, track, and manage documents; verify their accuracy
• Correspond with municipalities nationwide via telephone, email, and online portals
• Afford assistance in ensuring documents and municipal responses are obtained to meet clients’ deadlines
• Work as part of a team to ensure efficient completion of tasks to produce high-quality reports

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Proficient in using Internet search engines such as Google and Bing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-directed, organized, and able to work with minimum supervision
• Able to work within a team environment
• Able to adjust work schedule to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Familiar with land use and zoning principles (helpful but not required)
• Ability to read and interpret zoning ordinances (helpful but not required)
• Ability to read and interpret ALTA surveys (helpful but not required)

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Google and Bing search engine proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-directed, organized, and able to work with minimum supervision
• Teamwork and ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to adjust work schedule to meet deadlines

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation and sick time, and a 401(k) plan with a company match

Pay

The pay scale for this role considers a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note, the disclosed pay scale estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location where the position may be filled.

Schedule

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive bonus program, which is dependent on various factors, including, but not limited to, individual and organizational performance.