Zoning Administrator & Health Officer

Town of Essex•Essex, VT

7d•$27 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Essex is seeking a Zoning Administrator & Health Officer to join their Community Development team. This full-time position involves ensuring the Town administers land use regulations, applying and enforcing zoning and subdivision bylaws, and serving as the Town's Health Officer. The role requires exercising considerable judgment, establishing positive relationships with various stakeholders, and administering permit processes. The Town encourages applications from individuals with non-traditional skill sets and experiences.

Requirements

Successful performance in this role, considering any combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Non-traditional skill sets and experiences are encouraged.

Responsibilities

Performs duties of a technical nature requiring exercising considerable judgment in the application, interpretation and enforcement of zoning and subdivision bylaws, Vermont state laws, Town policies and established professional standards.
Establish positive relationships with developers, property owners, contractors, engineers, and the general public in administering technical and procedural requirements.
Administers zoning permit process, reviewing plans for land use change and building construction or alteration to determine compliance with local land use regulations.
Serves as the Town's Health Officer: administers health regulations by making on-site inspections of construction and alleged violations.
Receives and returns phone calls and meets with the general public, property owners, and builders to exchange information on zoning and health regulations and aids applicants with filing applications.
Investigates complaints of alleged zoning violations and takes appropriate enforcement action as required.
Issues sign permits; issues zoning permits, certificates of occupancy, notices of violation; maintains associated inspection records.