The Warren Township Board of Trustees is accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Zoning Inspector. The position is part-time, appointed by the Board of Trustees, and is responsible for administering and enforcing the Warren Township Zoning Resolution within the unincorporated territory of the Township.
Questions or additional materials should be emailed to [email protected].
Rate of Pay: Determined by the Board of Trustees upon appointment
Benefits: OPERS Retirement
Reports to: Warren Township Board of Trustees
Responsibilities:
- Review applications for zoning certificates, including new constructions, alterations, additions, accessory structures, fences, signs, home occupations, vendors, demolitions, and small solar and wind facilities, and make a determination as to the compliance with applicables laws and rules.
- Conduct on-side field inspections ti verify compliance with approved plans, and investigate complaints of unauthorized land uses, unpermitted structures, and nuisance conditions.
- Issue notices of violation and stop-work orders, and coordinate enforcement actions with the Trumbull County Prosecutor's Office, Warren Township Legal Counsel, and other applicable entities.
- Serve as the first point of contact for residents, developers, and business owners on zoning inquiries, setback requirements, application procedures, and interpretation of the Zoning Resolution.
- Prepare agendas, provide monthly reports and testimony, and transmit records for the Township Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.
- Maintain complete and accurate records of applications, certificates, inspections, and enforcement actions, and report to the Board on permit activity and open matters.
- Collect fees and transmit them to the Fiscal Office.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED (Required)
- Associates Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Construction Management, or Related Field (Preferred, not required)
- Experience in zoning administration, code enforcement, planning, construction, or a closely related field (Preferred, not required)
- Ability to read and interpret site plans, blueprints, surveys, legal descriptions, and Trumbull County GIS Tax Maps (Preferred, not required)
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle contentious public contact with composure and impartiality (Preferred, not required)
- Proficiency with computers and computer software, including Microsoft Office
Warren Township is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, or other protected classes.
Pay: $650.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
