Chief Building and Zoning Officer

The Chief Building and Zoning Officer (CBZO) for Hempfield Township plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with municipal building codes and zoning regulations, thereby promoting public safety and community development. This leadership position oversees the Code Enforcement division (excluding fire safety), directing enforcement activities and managing all related policies and procedures. The CBZO acts as the Chief Code Enforcement Officer, Zoning Officer, and Chief Residential Building Inspector, providing expert guidance on zoning and building permits, variances, and development proposals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

The Chief Building and Zoning Officer position duties will include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. Oversee and directly supervise all aspects of Hempfield Township Code Enforcement (fire safety code excluded). 2. Create policies and procedures related to the delivery of code enforcement activities, including monthly reporting, public notices, and website content management. 3. Act as the Chief Code Enforcement Officer for Hempfield Township with authorization to both direct enforcement activities and perform direct enforcement when necessary. 4. Act as the Zoning Officer for Hempfield Township. a. Managing the municipality's zoning regulations and land-use ordinances to ensure consistency with the community plan. b. Review and evaluate zoning change requests, zoning permits, conditional use permits, variances, and development proposals. c. Provide guidance and assistance to property owners, developers, and contractors regarding zoning requirements and procedures. d. Represent the municipality in zoning hearings and meetings, presenting information and recommendations to the zoning board and other relevant bodies. 5. Act as the Chief Residential Building Inspector for Hempfield Township a. Review and evaluate all building permits. b. Perform all Township required residential building inspections including final inspections for occupancy. c. Work in coordination with the Township Building Code Official to complete plan reviews and inspections. 6. Work with Hempfield Township Fire Chief to coordinate emergency response for structures and occupants. 7. Assist Township Manager in seeking and soliciting state or federal grants to assist with comprehensive public safety delivery. 8. Develop and implement assessment tools for various departmental programs, collect and analyze data, and deliver recommendations to the Township Manager and/or Board of Supervisors. 9. Participate in committee work for the department and/or Township as deemed appropriate by the Township Manager and/or Board of Supervisors. 10. Provide other services and perform other tasks as requested or assigned by the Township Manager and/or Board of Supervisors.

Education & Experience:

1. Consideration may be given to any equivalent combination of education, management, and/or field experience. 2. PA UCC Residential Building Inspector 3. ICC Certification 4. Experience in administrating zoning ordinances and other municipal code 5. Experience in the building trades 6. High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor Degree in related field is preferred)

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

The individual must possess the following skills and abilities or be able to demonstrate that they can perform the essential function of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities. 1. Ability to maintain a good working relationship with the general public and Township officials. 2. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. 3. Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and the ability to travel. 4. Must obtain all Pennsylvania Act 153 Child Abuse Clearances and CPR and First Aid Certifications. 5. Considerable knowledge of applicable State and Municipal laws and Policies affecting the areas of Public and Life Safety. 6. Strong management, supervisory, and interpersonal skills, effective written and verbal skills, excellent technology skills and proven leadership ability. 7. Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time, and devise solutions to immediate problems without much time for consideration. 8. Skills in operating a personal computer with a general understanding of word processing, spreadsheet preparation, database development, file maintenance, and the ability to learn other computer applications. 9. Understanding of the English Language.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed is performed both inside and outside the normal office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee might have to work in outside weather conditions, and will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, frigid or hot temperatures, airborne particles, and extremely noisy environments. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Compensation is commensurate with experience and education. Exempt/Non-Union/Full-Time/Salary