Planning and Zoning Assistant

This position is in the Office of Planning and Zoning and reports directly to the Planning and Zoning Administrator. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits.

The primary responsibilities of the Planning and Zoning Assistant include, but are not limited to the following:

• Enforce the Pierce Township Zoning Resolution
• Enforce the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Nuisance Regulations
• Prepare zoning violation reports and inspections, including, photos, violation letters and compliance
  management
  • Maintain log of outstanding and closed violations via the EnerGov System
  • Mediate unresolved zoning issues. Provide testimony in legal proceedings
• Assist in the review and issuance of zoning permits including:
  • Reference zoning applications, design plans and related documents to determine in-field
    compliance with the Zoning Resolution
  • Inspect and maintain a record of industrial, commercial and residential properties to determine
    compliance with the Zoning Resolution
• Prepare Addressing for the Township
• Research Township, County and/or other public records to determine property ownership and/or other
  property characteristics
• Attend and/or participate in public meetings, hearings, workshops, planning sessions as needed
• Prepare monthly and annual Zoning Reports
• May serve as the Zoning Inspector in the absence of the Planning and Zoning Administrator, if designated by the Board of Trustees
• Perform other duties as assigned
• May be required to attend evening meetings as necessary

QUALFICATIONS:

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required. Associates degree in public administration,
  construction management, planning, law enforcement or related field preferred

Experience

• 1-3 years zoning administration, architecture, code enforcement, law enforcement or plans examination
  in a township or municipal government environment preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Ohio Driver’s License required
• ICC (International Code Council) Inspector Certification and/or American Society of Home Inspector
  certifications preferred

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Must possess excellent communication skills, report writing, public speaking, conflict management,
  problem solving, research and investigative skills
• Must be able to read and interpret construction plan(s) and drawing(s)
• Must demonstrate proficiency in use of personal computer systems including MS Office software
  applications and programs
• Ability to learn or familiarity with EnerGov software
• Must possess general knowledge of Township form of government
• Must be able to learn, interpret and apply zoning resolution and department procedures and policies
• Must learn and abide by all federal, state and/or county laws or regulations that relate to the
  enforcement or administration of zoning codes
• Must be capable of working independently and/or in groups
• Must be able to demonstrate professionalism and objectivity at all times
• Ability to retain all required licenses and/or certifications