ZONING CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

ZONING CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Job Description Position Title:

Zoning Code Enforcement Officer Reports To:

Township Board of Trustees, and the

Zoning Administrator Positions Supervised:

None Status:

Employee:

Part-time Position Summary:

The Zoning Code Enforcement Officer has overall responsibility to administer the Morgan Township Zoning Ordinance as well as all other applicable Township ordinances as written, without authority to deviate from the respective ordinance. The position also serves as staff liaison to the Morgan Township zoning commission and Morgan Township BZA. Primary Duties and Responsibilities The following list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented from time to time. 1. To assist the Zoning Administrator in Ordinance Administration to achieve Code Enforcement a) Enforces Township regulations not primarily enforced by law Enforcement. b) Knowledge of Ohio statutes pertaining to township zoning, planning and land division. c) Thorough knowledge of township zoning ordinance and appropriate forms and zoning administration duties and responsibilities per the ordinance. d) Overall administration and enforcement of the zoning ordinance. e) Conduct site inspections of applications for zoning permits, special use permits, site plan reviews, variances, administrative appeals, and land divisions. f) Determines compliance with the provisions of the zoning ordinance and completeness of the respective applications, matches the actual site. g) Drives throughout the township identifying violations and taking pictures for documentation purposes. Notifies applicant, in writing, if the proposed use is not in compliance with ordinance standards and assist with an appropriate alternative procedure, appeals, or any other administrative remedies necessary to attain compliance with Morgan Township ordinance. h) Performs periodic inspections to ensure permits and land use changes comply with the zoning ordinance. i) Assist the general public with zoning and permit questions and with general customer needs via telephone, email and in person. j) Maintains a variety of logs and records relating to inspections and enforcement activities. k) Attends all Township board meetings, planning commission meetings and zoning Board of Appeals meetings to report on zoning matters and advise on issues related to zoning administration. l) Responds to complaints in a timely manner. m) Testify, as necessary, at public and judicial hearings. 2. Office administration a) Transmits permit fee collected to the Fiscal Officer. b) Submits copies of zoning permits to the Assessor and Clerk. c) Distributes the zoning ordinance and amendments to the Township Board, Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. d) Maintains the zoning map, text and office records up to date by recording all amendments and coordinates with the clerk to retain all official documents: and make copies of the zoning ordinance available to the public. e) Submits a written monthly and annual report to the Township Board, which includes: permits issued / denied, appealed, request for amendments, request for variances, and other pertinent ordinances administration information. Public Relations 1. Ability to work and communicate, both verbally and in writing, with elected and appointed officials and the general public with appropriate etiquette and professionalism. 2. Assist the general public, applicants, developers, and their representatives with zoning inquiries, proposals, and applications. Directs individual(s) to the proper agency(ies) for other needed permits. 3. Be accessible to the public by telephone during normal business hours. 4. Attends seminars, training and/or conferences on a regular basis to stay up to date on laws, zoning trends, and other information pertinent to ordinance administration. Qualifications 1.

Education:

Graduation from high school or GED. Site plan and blueprint reading skills are helpful, but not necessary. 2. Experience; Working knowledge of zoning law or past experience as a zoning administrator preferred, but not necessary. 3. Skills and Abilities a) A deductive, logical system of thought common in reading and interpreting legal documents. b) An ability to read legal descriptions and similar documents pertinent to zoning administration preferred. c) Basic computer skills and knowledge in the use of word processing. d) Ability to work and communicate effectively with the general public. e) Telephone etiquette and skills. f) Ability to pay close attention to details. g) Must have good organizational skills,In including the ability to prioritize and schedule workload appropriately; ability to work independently with little supervision; and meet deadlines. h) Must have a valid Ohio vehicle operator's license and clean MVR, and provide own transportation. No felony conviction. Driving and criminal background checks will be completed if deemed necessary. Drug and alcohol testing according to Federal Regulation upon request. i) Prolonged walking over uneven terrain, on stairs, and the ability to get over obstacles in order to conduct site inspections, specific studies, and evaluations. j) Periodic bending, stooping, and kneeling to move items weighing up to 60 pounds from the floor/ground to overhead to obtain stored records, books, files, and move objects in the field and operate various field equipment like tape measure or shovel.

Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person