ASSISTANT ZONING OFFICER

 DEFINITION

 Under direction of a Zoning Officer, examines the working plans
 of proposed buildings for their compliance with state, county,
 and  local zoning laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations;  
 does related work as required.

 NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are  for
 illustrative purposes only.  A particular position using this
 title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification.  
 Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Examines working plans of proposed structures for compliance 
 with state, county, and local zoning laws in conjunction with the
 Zoning Officer.

 Reads and corrects final plans.

 Consults with architects, owners, and contractors on compliance
 problems.

 Conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with zoning
 regulations and applicable rules, and initiates enforcement
 actions against violators.

 May assist in the promulgation of zoning regulations.

 Prepares and supervises the preparation of needed reports.

 Directs the establishment and maintenance of needed
 records and files in conjunction with the Zoning Officer.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by
 the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EXPERIENCE:

 Two (2) years of experience in the preparation and revision
 of building construction plans and specifications or in 
 the inspection and enforcement of zoning and/or building
 construction laws and regulations.

 LICENSE:

 Appointees will be required to posses a driver's license valid 
 in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
 employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties
 of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of effective means to establish and maintain proper
 liaison between municipal authorities and private contractors.

 Ability to acquire knowledge of provisions of local building
 codes and zoning ordinances.

 Ability to analyze and interpret local zoning ordinances and
 other local ordinances that apply to buildings, zoning, and
 sanitation.

 Ability to analyze and interpret state and county laws, rules,
 regulations, and polices applicable to buildings, zoning, and
 sanitation.

 Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative
 reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
 manual recording and information systems used by the
 agency, office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
 English sufficiently  to perform the duties  of  this  position.
 American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
 as acceptable forms of  communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long 
 as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without 
 reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be 
 made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, 
 such persons may not be eligible.

 
This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
00822@
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N/A
12
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This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 1/10/2019