Zoning Technician - Chambersburg, PA

SAFEbuilt is currently seeking an experienced Planning and Zoning Administrator to provide support to operations in the Chambersburg, PA area. This position offers a great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self‑starters to work on a variety of assignments. You’ll be a member of a highly respected zoning regulation team with a full complement of resources and exciting projects to keep you challenged.

Responsibilities

• Provide reviews pertaining to zoning and zoning conditions, overlay, open space, building form, site design and landscape compliance for building and site plans.
• Research and interpret local zoning ordinances and related municipal regulations.
• Review zoning permit applications for compliance with municipality‑specific requirements.
• Provide guidance to applicants, contractors, property owners, and municipal officials on zoning and land‑use questions.
• Maintain knowledge of the IPMC and other adopted codes that may vary by municipality.
• Assist with zoning enforcement and compliance issues as needed.
• Coordinate plan review tracking, reporting, and interaction with applicable departments.
• Review plans for compliance, including verification of dimensional requirements.
• Coordinate with plan reviewers of building and land‑development codes as necessary.
• Run reports from permitting software documenting reviews completed and duration time.
• Be a resource for team members and provide support for roundtable discussions as needed.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to positively interact with staff, the general public, contractors, governmental agencies, and other clientele.
• Basic knowledge of urban‑planning principles and the regulation of land uses.
• Basic knowledge of land‑development processes, including zoning regulations, land entitlements, and public‑infrastructure construction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Good time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare written plan‑review correspondence and update information in company software programs.
• Strong computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with online permitting applications preferred.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of development review or plan review experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Company car and fuel coverage.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Matching 401(k) plans.
• Wellness programs.
• Career progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.

SAFEbuilt partners with over 1,200 communities, offering full‑service building‑department services in planning, code enforcement, fire prevention, and engineering.