[Adopted 9-26-2002 by Ord. No. 11-2002]
There is hereby created in the City of Egg Harbor
City, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey, the position of
a Zoning Officer.
A.
Definition. Under direction, examines the working
plans of proposed buildings for their compliance with state, county,
and local zoning laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and conducts
field work to ensure compliance of zoning regulations,[1] and does related work as required.
B.
Examples of work.
(1)
Attend Land Use Board meetings.
[Amended 8-28-2014 by Ord. No. 9-2014]
(2)
Examines working plans of proposed structures for
compliance with state, county and local zoning laws, ordinances, rules
and regulations.
(3)
Consults with architects, owners, and contractors
on compliance problems.
(4)
Conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with
zoning regulations and applicable rules, and initiates appropriate
enforcement actions against violators.
(5)
May assist in the promulgation of zoning regulations.
(6)
Prepares and supervises the preparation of reports.
(7)
Directs the establishment and maintenance of essential
records and files.
C.
Requirements; experience. Three years of experience
in the preparation and revision of building construction plans and
specifications or in the full-time inspection and enforcement of zoning
and/or building construction laws and regulations.
D.
License. Appointee will be required to possess a driver's
license valid in New Jersey.
E.
Knowledge and abilities.
(1)
Knowledge of provisions of the local building code
and zoning ordinance after a period of training.
(2)
Knowledge of the effective means of obtaining and
maintaining proper liaison between municipal authorities and private
contractors.
(3)
Ability to analyze and interpret the local zoning
ordinance and other local ordinances that apply to buildings, and
state and county laws, rules, regulations, and policies applicable
to buildings, zoning, and sanitation.
(4)
Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative
reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
(5)
Ability to achieve compliance with local zoning regulations.
(6)
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.
(7)
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible
as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the
accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue
hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
