WESTTOWN TOWNSHIP

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: DIRECTOR OF ZONING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT

DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND ZONING

LOCATION: ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

SUPERVISIOR: TOWNSHIP MANAGER

GENERAL DUTIES

This position reports to the Township Manager and serves as the primary point of contact for

land planning, development and code enforcement matters. The position’s primary

responsibilities are summarized below:

• Serves as Township Zoning Officer, with duties as outlined in §170-2000 of the

Westtown Township Code and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code

• Serves as Addressing Administrator, Code Enforcement Officer, and Floodplain

Administrator

• Reviews and issues building, zoning, and grading permits

• Interprets and enforces the Zoning, Land Development, Floodplain, and other applicable

Township Ordinances

• Recommends appropriate ordinance amendments and revisions to comply with

Township policy objectives and State mandates

• Educates residents and developers on code provisions and compliance

• Reviews and coordinates with solicitor, engineers, staff, and Township elected and

appointed officials on Land Development, Conditional Use, and variance/special

exception applications

• Coordinates and oversees work of 3rd party building inspector

• Supervises Permit Coordinator and Receptionist

• Serves as Secretary to the Planning Commission, attends all meetings (i.e., 2 meetings

per month), prepares agendas, takes minutes, and coordinates all requested

administrative tasks

• Serves as Secretary to the Zoning Hearing Board, attends all meetings (approximately 1

meeting every 1-2 months), and coordinates all requested administrative tasks

• Attends Board of Supervisors and other Township Commission meetings on an as-

needed basis

• Maintains Township Code and ensures that it is updated on a regular basis

• Assists Township Manager with long-range planning, including updates to the

Comprehensive Plan every ten years or as directed by the Board of Supervisors

• Other duties and projects as assigned by the Township Manager and the Board of

Supervisors

Education, Training, and Experience

• Experience with local government operations, procedures, and grant writing

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Proficiency with reading and understanding plans for subdivisions, land developments, and

public works improvement projects for roads, sewers, and parks

• Bachelor’s Degree in land planning, civil engineering, public administration, geography, or

an equivalent field, with at least 4 years of work experience preferred

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Publisher and PowerPoint)Verbal

and written communication skills to successfully interface with Township property owners,

engineers and solicitors

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Familiarity with document management software

• Ability to lift at least 40lbs

• Familiarity with GIS Mapping

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a criminal background check